Velocity Financial reports Q2 core EPS 38c, consensus 33c

“Velocity once again delivered strong quarterly earnings driven by 20% year-over-year portfolio growth,” said Chris Farrar, President and CEO. “Our second quarter results included solid portfolio net interest income and strong growth in other operating income driven by fair value gains and fees from loan production activity. Production volumes rebounded in the second quarter as forecast, increasing 19% quarter-over-quarter, with a weighted average coupon of 11%. We have been successful in mitigating much of the impact of higher rates by increasing loan coupons and volume simultaneously this quarter, which is a testament to the strong demand for investor properties and the skill of our loan origination team.”