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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has affirmed ratings on 344 tranches and upgraded 14 tranches across 26 outstanding securitizations issued by Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VEL), a $674 million market cap company with a "GOOD" InvestingPro Financial Health score, according to a press release statement.
The rating actions followed KBRA’s completion of a comprehensive surveillance review of the securitizations. The affirmations reflect stable collateral and structure performance, evidenced by increased credit support for the rated classes and minimal losses since issuance. This stability is supported by the company’s strong financial metrics, including a robust current ratio of 8.08 and revenue growth of 39.4% over the last twelve months.
Cumulative loss levels in Velocity’s outstanding securitizations ranged from 0.00% to 0.58%, with 13 of the 26 securitizations experiencing no losses since issuance, the company reported.
"The strong and consistent performance of Velocity’s securitizations continues to drive positive ratings momentum," said Jeff Taylor, Executive Vice President of Capital Markets at Velocity Financial. Taylor noted that the company retains credit risk in its securitizations and attributes the performance to underwriting discipline and proprietary loss mitigation strategies.
Velocity Financial, based in Westlake Village, California, specializes in originating and managing investor loans secured by 1-4 unit residential rental and small commercial properties. The company operates nationwide through a network of independent mortgage brokers. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued relative to its fundamentals, with multiple additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, one of 1,400+ detailed company analyses available to subscribers.
In other recent news, Velocity Financial reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a mixed performance. The company missed earnings per share (EPS) forecasts, posting $0.51 against an expected $0.56, but exceeded revenue expectations with $69.1 million, surpassing the anticipated $55.3 million. This revenue beat indicates robust operational performance despite the EPS shortfall. Analysts from Citizens JMP maintain a Market Outperform rating and a $21 price target for Velocity Financial, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth and financial health. They have increased their 2025 core earnings estimate from $1.85 to $2.20 per share, suggesting a positive outlook. Additionally, Velocity Financial’s loan portfolio grew by 7.8% to $5.5 billion, with plans to expand it to $10 billion over the next five years. In a recent shareholder meeting, all directors were re-elected, and executive compensation was approved, indicating strong shareholder support. The appointment of RSM US LLP as the independent auditor was ratified, and an increase to the share reserve under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved, further supporting the company’s strategic initiatives.
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