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VEL - Velocity Financial, Inc.

Insider Sale by Szczepaniak Mark R (CFO)

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Trade Summary

4 days ago, Szczepaniak Mark R, serving as CFO at Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL), sold 1,573 shares at $19.30 per share, for a total transaction value of $30,359.00. Following this transaction, Szczepaniak Mark R now holds 171,508 shares of VEL.

This sale represents a 1.00% decrease in Szczepaniak Mark R's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Friday, May 1, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, May 4, 2026, 3 days after the trade was made.

Velocity Financial, Inc. operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the MORTGAGE FINANCE industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Szczepaniak Mark R

CFO

Mark R. Szczepaniak is the Chief Financial Officer of Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VEL), a position he has held since May 2017.[[1]](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/c-suite/honoree-mark-r-szczepaniak)[[2]](https://www.velfinance.com/governance/management) With over 35 years of experience in the real estate and financial services industry, he joined Velocity to lead the company through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was successfully completed in January 2020.[[1]](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/c-suite/honoree-mark-r-szczepaniak)[[2]](https://www.velfinance.com/governance/management) Szczepaniak has orchestrated key financing transactions, including a $45 million preferred stock deal during the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, a $175 million corporate debt deal in February 2021, and a $215 million deal in March 2022.[[1]](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/c-suite/honoree-mark-r-szczepaniak) He oversaw the acquisition of a majority stake in another commercial mortgage company in December 2021 and implemented internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.[[1]](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/c-suite/honoree-mark-r-szczepaniak) Prior roles include Managing Director of Finance at PennyMac Financial Services (2013-2017), CFO of Prospect Mortgage (2009-2012), CFO and VP of Finance at Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (2004-2007), and SVP and Corporate Controller at Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (1996-2004).[[1]](https://www.latimes.com/b2b/business-visionaries/c-suite/honoree-mark-r-szczepaniak)[[2]](https://www.velfinance.com/governance/management) A Certified Public Accountant in California and Chartered Global Management Accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from St. Joseph’s College.[[2]](https://www.velfinance.com/governance/management)

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Trade Price

$19.30

Quantity

1,573

Total Value

$30,359.00

Shares Owned

171,508

Trade Date

Friday, May 1, 2026

4 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, May 4, 2026

Filed 3 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESMORTGAGE FINANCE

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