Velocity Financial, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VEL) (Velocity or the Company), a leader in business purpose loans, reported net income of $25.2 million and core net income of $27.9 million for 2Q26, compared to $26.0 million and $27.5 million, respectively, for 2Q25. Earnings and core earnings per diluted share were $0.64 and $0.71 for 2Q26, compared to $0.69 and $0.73, respectively, for 2Q25.
“Velocity continued to deliver impressive earnings in the second quarter of 2026,” said Chris Farrar, President and CEO. “Velocity's second quarter 2026 results were driven by higher portfolio net interest income and noninterest income from our growing portfolio and new production volume. Financing demand remained strong during the quarter, in both the traditional commercial and 1-4 family residential rental property markets, as investors continued to see considerable value in smaller commercial properties. We remain confident in Velocity’s long-term growth prospects and our ability to sustain profitable market share growth.”
Operating Results
Key Performance Indicators 2
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Income before income tax
$
35,235
$
33,922
$
1,313
3.9
%
Net income
$
25,163
$
25,997
$
(834
)
(3.2
)%
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.64
$
0.69
$
(0.05
)
(7.2
)%
Core income before income tax
$
38,415
$
35,777
$
2,638
7.4
%
Core net income
$
27,853
$
27,470
$
383
1.4
%
Core diluted earnings per share
$
0.71
$
0.73
$
(0.02
)
(2.9
)%
Net interest margin — portfolio related
3.66
%
(1)
3.82
%
(1)
(0.17
)%
(4.4
)%
Net interest margin — total company
2.82
%
(1)
3.39
%
(1)
(0.57
)%
(16.7
)%
Operating expense ratio
28.7
%
29.6
%
(0.9
)%
(3.0
)%
Average common equity
$
704,138
$
588,814
$
115,324
19.6
%
Pre-tax return on average equity
20.0
%
(1)
23.0
%
(1)
(3.0
)%
(13.1
)%
Core pre-tax return on average equity
21.8
%
(1)
24.3
%
(1)
(2.5
)%
(10.2
)%
(1) Annualized
Condensed Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Net interest income
$
48,890
$
47,586
$
1,304
2.7
%
Provision for credit losses
980
1,598
(618
)
(38.7
)%
Net interest income after provision
47,910
45,988
1,922
4.2
%
Other operating income
47,078
39,847
7,231
18.1
%
Net revenue
94,988
85,835
9,153
10.7
%
Operating expenses
59,753
51,913
7,840
15.1
%
Income before income taxes
35,235
33,922
1,313
3.9
%
Income tax expense
9,501
7,752
1,749
22.6
%
Net income
25,734
26,170
(436
)
(1.7
)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
571
173
398
230.1
%
Net income attributable to Velocity Financial, Inc.
$
25,163
$
25,997
$
(834
)
(3.2
)%
2 Core income before income tax, core net income, core diluted EPS and core pre-tax return on average equity are non-GAAP measures. Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations to GAAP Measures” at the end of this press release.
Loan Portfolio
June 30,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Total Loans Outstanding:
Investor 1-4
$
3,184,378
$
2,951,750
$
232,628
7.9
%
Retail
803,952
569,053
234,899
41.3
%
Mixed use
763,371
632,372
130,999
20.7
%
Office
658,180
459,036
199,144
43.4
%
Warehouse
525,597
392,734
132,863
33.8
%
Multifamily
490,402
422,603
67,799
16.0
%
Other (1)
560,011
432,105
127,906
29.6
%
Total loans
$
6,985,891
$
5,859,653
$
1,126,238
19.2
%
(1) All other properties individually comprised less than 5.0% of the total unpaid principal balance
Key Loan Portfolio Metrics (1):
Loan count
18,219
14,854
3,365
22.7
%
Loan-to-value
64.6
%
65.8
%
(1.2
)%
(1.8
)%
Coupon
9.74
%
9.70
%
0.04
%
0.4
%
Total portfolio yield
9.29
%
9.65
%
(0.36
)%
(3.7
)%
Portfolio cost of debt
6.09
%
6.24
%
(0.15
)%
(2.5
)%
(1) Weighted averages, except for loan count
Loan Production Volumes
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Originations Including Advances:
Traditional commercial
$
337,606
$
350,495
$
(12,889
)
(3.7
)%
Investor 1-4 rental
232,292
284,885
(52,593
)
(18.5
)%
Government insured multifamily
86,258
40,922
45,336
110.8
%
Short-term
16,421
49,085
(32,664
)
(66.5
)%
Total
$
672,577
$
725,387
$
(52,810
)
(7.3
)%
Total HFI Portfolio Credit Performance
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Key Nonperforming Loans Metrics:
Nonperforming loans UPB
$
673,335
$
601,757
$
71,578
11.9
%
Total UPB
$
6,985,891
$
5,859,653
$
1,126,238
19.2
%
Nonperforming loans UPB / Total UPB
9.6
%
10.3
%
(0.6
)%
(6.1
)%
CECL Portfolio Credit Performance
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Beginning balance
$
4,860
$
5,017
$
(157
)
(3.1
)%
Provision for credit losses
980
1,598
(618
)
(38.7
)%
Charge-offs
(738
)
(1,733
)
995
(57.4
)%
Ending balance
$
5,102
$
4,882
$
220
4.5
%
Total UPB subject to CECL
$
1,810,757
$
2,210,304
$
(399,547
)
(18.1
)%
Nonperforming loans UPB subject to CECL
$
178,986
$
283,227
$
(104,241
)
(36.8
)%
Nonperforming loans UPB subject to CECL / Total UPB subject to CECL
9.9
%
12.8
%
(2.9
)%
(22.9
)%
Allowance for credit losses / Total UPB subject to CECL
0.28
%
0.22
%
0.06
%
27.6
%
Charge-offs / Total UPB subject to CECL
0.16
%
(1)
0.31
%
(1)
(0.15
)%
(48.0
)%
(1) Annualized
Real Estate Owned
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Gain (loss) on new REO:
Gain on transfer to REO - amortized cost loans
$
1,025
$
2,169
$
(1,144
)
(52.7
)%
Valuation gain on transfer to REO - fair value loans
4,364
4,884
(520
)
(10.6
)%
Total gain on new REO
$
5,389
$
7,053
$
(1,664
)
(23.6
)%
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
$ Variance
% Variance
($ in thousands)
Gain (loss) on existing REO:
REO valuation loss, net
$
(3,635
)
$
(2,150
)
$
(1,485
)
69.1
%
Gain on sale of REO
633
790
(157
)
(19.9
)%
Total loss on existing REO
$
(3,002
)
$
(1,360
)
$
(1,642
)
120.7
%
Nonperforming loans (NPLs) Resolution
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
Total Nonperforming Loans
UPB
Default
Interest
Prepayment
Penalty
Net Gain
Regular
Accrued
Interest
Servicing
Advances
Write-Offs
Total
Recovered
($ in thousands)
Resolved — loans paid off
$
38,257
$
1,255
$
633
$
1,888
$
3,232
$
(1,135
)
$
3,985
Resolved — loans paid current
52,219
543
24
567
2,375
(1
)
2,941
Total resolutions
$
90,476
$
1,798
$
657
$
2,455
$
5,607
$
(1,136
)
$
6,926
Recovery rate
102.7
%
107.7
%
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Total Nonperforming Loans
UPB
Default
Interest
Prepayment
Penalty
Net Gain
Regular
Accrued
Interest
Servicing
Advances
Write-Offs
Total
Recovered
($ in thousands)
Resolved — loans paid off
$
41,183
$
1,541
$
908
$
2,449
$
3,909
$
(410
)
$
5,948
Resolved — loans paid current
49,166
394
—
394
2,474
(69
)
2,799
Total resolutions
$
90,349
$
1,935
$
908
$
2,843
$
6,383
$
(479
)
$
8,747
Recovery rate
103.1
%
109.7
%
Velocity’s executive management team will host a conference call and webcast on August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review Velocity’s 2Q26 financial results.
Webcast Information
The conference call will be webcast live in listen-only mode and can be accessed through the Events and Presentations section of the Velocity Financial Investor Relations website: https://www.velfinance.com/events-and-presentations. To listen to the webcast, please visit Velocity’s website at least 15 minutes before the call to register, download, and install any needed software. An audio replay of the call will also be available on Velocity’s website following the completion of the conference call.
Conference Call Information
To participate by phone, please dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time to allow for wait time to access the conference call. The live conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-646-307-1963 in the U.S. and Canada and for international callers. Callers should use the conference ID/Passcode 5566224 to join the call.
A replay of the call will be available through midnight on August 31, 2026, and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-770-2030 in the U.S and Canada. The passcode for the replay is 5566224. The replay will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website under "Events and Presentations.”
About Velocity Financial, Inc.
Based in Westlake Village, California, Velocity is a vertically integrated real estate finance company that primarily originates and manages business purpose loans secured by 1-4 unit residential rental and small commercial properties. Velocity originates loans nationwide across an extensive network of independent mortgage brokers built and refined over 22 years.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company uses non-GAAP core net income, core income before income tax, core pre-tax return on average equity and core diluted EPS, which are non-GAAP financial measures.
Non-GAAP core net income and non-GAAP core diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that represent our net income (loss) and net income (loss) per diluted share, adjusted to eliminate the effect of certain costs, costs incurred from activities that are not normal recurring operating expenses, and costs associated with acquisitions. To calculate non-GAAP core diluted EPS, we use the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding that is used to calculate net income per diluted share under GAAP. Non-GAAP core income before income tax is core net income before deducting income taxes. Non-GAAP core pre-tax return on average equity is core income before income tax divided by our average shareholders’ equity.
We have included non-GAAP core net income, non-GAAP core income before income tax, non-GAAP core pre-tax return on average equity and non-GAAP core diluted EPS because they are key measures used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions, including those relating to operating expenses and the allocation of internal resources. Accordingly, we believe that non-GAAP core net income, non-GAAP core income before income tax, non-GAAP core pre-tax return on average equity and non-GAAP core diluted EPS provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors. In addition, they provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business, as they remove the effect of certain items that we expect to be nonrecurring.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
For more information on Core Net Income, please refer to the section of this press release below titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations to GAAP Measures” at the end of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to anticipated results, expectations, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “goal,” ”position,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or contemplated in any forward-looking statement. While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith projections, assumptions, and expectations, they are not guarantees of future results. Furthermore, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events, or other changes, except as required by applicable law. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in federal government fiscal and monetary policies, (2) general economic and real estate market conditions, including the risk of recession, (3) regulatory and/or legislative changes, (4) our customers’ continued interest in loans and doing business with us, (5) market conditions and investor interest in our future securitizations, and (6) geopolitical conflicts.
Additional information relating to these and other factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or contemplated in any forward-looking statements can be found in other cautionary statements we make in our current and periodic filings with the SEC. Such filings are available publicly on our Investor Relations web page at www.velfinance.com.
Velocity Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
245,203
$
249,237
Total loans, net
7,283,561
6,758,131
Accrued interest and receivables
211,295
202,477
Real estate owned, net
142,085
118,289
Other assets
80,986
53,379
Total assets
$
7,963,130
$
7,381,513
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
186,020
$
168,314
Secured financing, net
73,427
286,679
Unsecured senior notes, net
486,170
—
Securitized debt, at amortized cost
1,570,782
1,705,589
Securitized debt, at fair value
4,609,891
4,236,737
Warehouse and repurchase facilities, net
311,676
308,506
Total liabilities
7,237,966
6,705,825
Commitments and contingencies
EQUITY
Stockholders' equity
721,537
672,535
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
3,627
3,153
Total equity
725,164
675,688
Total liabilities and equity
$
7,963,130
$
7,381,513
Diluted book value per share
$
18.43
$
17.19
Diluted shares at period end
39,346
39,297
Velocity Financial, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2026
March 31,
2026
June 30,
2025
Interest income
$
160,986
$
153,080
$
135,567
Interest expense — portfolio related
97,627
94,027
81,838
Net interest income — portfolio related
63,359
59,053
53,729
Interest expense — corporate debt
14,469
15,133
6,143
Net interest income
48,890
43,920
47,586
Provision for credit losses
980
1,661
1,598
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
47,910
42,259
45,988
Other operating income
Unrealized gain on fair value loans
24,483
1,039
29,906
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value securitized debt
2,297
26,254
(7,584
)
Origination fee income
12,154
7,970
8,936
Other income
8,144
7,694
8,589
Total other operating income
47,078
42,957
39,847
Operating expenses
Compensation and employee benefits
25,514
23,520
22,605
Loan servicing
15,685
8,563
8,205
Real estate owned, net
6,723
6,862
3,298
Securitization expenses
4,669
5,285
11,521
Other operating expenses
7,162
10,109
6,284
Total operating expenses
59,753
54,339
51,913
Income before income taxes
35,235
30,877
33,922
Income tax expense
9,501
8,578
7,752
Net income
25,734
22,299
26,170
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
571
(64
)
173
Net income attributable to Velocity Financial, Inc.
25,163
22,363
25,997
Less undistributed earnings attributable to unvested restricted stock awards
341
312
286
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders
$
24,822
$
22,051
$
25,711
Earnings per common share:
Basic
$
0.64
$
0.57
$
0.69
Diluted
$
0.64
$
0.57
$
0.69
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
38,730
38,626
37,194
Diluted
39,304
39,174
37,790
Velocity Financial, Inc.
Net Interest Margin - Portfolio Related and Total Company
($ in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Interest
Average
Interest
Average
Average
Income /
Yield /
Average
Income /
Yield /
Balance
Expense
Rate (1)
Balance
Expense
Rate (1)
Loan Portfolio:
Loans held for sale
$
14,159
$
12,677
Loans held for investment
6,917,546
5,608,086
Total loans
$
6,931,705
$
160,986
9.29
%
$
5,620,763
$
135,567
9.65
%
Debt:
Warehouse facilities
$
201,023
$
4,054
8.07
%
$
413,441
$
8,254
7.99
%
Securitized debt
6,214,837
93,573
6.02
%
4,832,358
73,584
6.09
%
Total debt — portfolio related
6,415,860
97,627
6.09
%
5,245,799
81,838
6.24
%
Corporate — Secured debt
75,000
2,004
10.69
%
290,000
6,143
8.47
%
Corporate — Unsecured debt
500,000
12,465
9.97
%
—
—
—
%
Total debt
$
6,990,860
$
112,096
6.41
%
$
5,535,799
$
87,981
6.36
%
Net interest spread — portfolio related (2)
3.20
%
3.41
%
Net interest margin — portfolio related
3.66
%
3.82
%
Net interest spread — total company (3)
2.88
%
3.29
%
Net interest margin — total company
2.82
%
3.39
%
Annualized
Net interest spread — portfolio related is the difference between the rate earned on our loan portfolio and the interest rates paid on our portfolio-related debt
Net interest spread — total company is the difference between the rate earned on our loan portfolio and the interest rates paid on our total debt
Velocity Financial, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations to GAAP Measures
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Income before income tax
$
35,235
$
33,922
Equity award & ESPP expenses
3,079
2,028
Potential M&A due diligence
672
—
Net income loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
571
173
Core income before income tax
$
38,415
$
35,777
Average common equity
$
704,138
$
588,814
Pre-tax return on average equity
20.0
%
23.0
%
Tax effect of equity award & ESPP expenses
1.7
%
1.4
%
Tax effect of potential M&A due diligence
0.4
%
0.0
%
Tax effect of net income loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
0.3
%
0.1
%
Core pre-tax return on average equity
21.8
%
24.3
%
Three Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Net income
$
25,163
$
25,997
Equity award & ESPP expenses
2,208
1,473
Due diligence and advisory fees
482
—
Core net income
$
27,853
$
27,470
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
39,304
37,790
Core diluted earnings per share
$
0.71
$
0.73