Velocity Financial, Inc. Debt Disclosure
Note 18 — Other Debt
Secured financing and warehouse facilities are utilized to finance the origination and purchase of commercial real estate mortgage loans. Warehouse facilities are designated to fund mortgage loans that are purchased and originated within specified underwriting guidelines. Most of these lines of credit fund less than 100% of the principal balance of the mortgage loans originated and purchased, requiring the use of working capital to fund the remaining portion.
Secured Financing, Net (“Corporate Debt”)
On March 15, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year $215.0 million syndicated corporate debt agreement (“the 2022 Term Loan”). The 2022 Term Loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.125% and matures on March 15, 2027. Interest on the 2022 Term Loan is paid every six months. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the balance of the 2022 Term Loan was $215.0 million. The 2022 Term Loan was paid off on January 30, 2026 with proceeds from the issuance and sale of $500 million 2026 Term Notes. See Note 30 — Subsequent Events.
On February 5, 2024, the Company entered into a five-year $75.0 million syndicated corporate debt agreement, the (“the 2024 Term Loan”). The 2024 Term Loan bears interest at 9.875% and matures on February 15, 2029. Interest on the 2024 Term Loan is paid every six months. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the balance of the 2024 Term Loan was $75.0 million.
The total balance of the 2022 Term Loan and the 2024 Term Loan (“Corporate Debt”) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is net of debt issuance costs and discount of $3.3 million and $5.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Corporate Debt is secured by substantially all assets of the Company not otherwise pledged under a securitized debt or warehouse facility and contains certain reporting and financial covenants. Should the Company fail to adhere to those covenants, the lenders have the right to demand immediate repayment that may require the Company to sell the collateral at less than the carrying amounts. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
Warehouse Repurchase and Revolving Loan Facilities, Net
On January 4, 2011, Century entered into a Master Participation and Facility Agreement with a bank (“the September 2022 Term Repurchase Agreement”). The Facility Agreement has a current extended maturity date of July 31, 2026, and is a short-term borrowing facility, collateralized by performing loans, with a maximum capacity of $60.0 million, and bears interest at one-month SOFR plus 1.60% with a 0.25% floor.
On May 17, 2013, the Company entered into a Repurchase Agreement (“the 2013 Repurchase Agreement”) with a warehouse lender. The 2013 Repurchase Agreement is a modified mark-to-market agreement and has a current maturity date of September 23, 2026, and is a short-term borrowing facility, collateralized by a pool of performing loans, with a maximum capacity of $400.0 million, and bears interest at SOFR plus 2.75%. All borrower payments on loans financed under the warehouse repurchase facility are first used to pay interest on the facility.
On January 29, 2021, the Company entered into a non-mark-to-market Repurchase Agreement (“the 2021 Repurchase Agreement”) with a warehouse lender. The 2021 Repurchase Agreement has a current extended maturity date of May 20, 2026, and is a short-term borrowing facility, collateralized by a pool of loans. On July 25, 2024, the Company entered into a mark-to-market Repurchase Agreement (“the 2024 Repurchase Agreement”) with the same warehouse lender. The 2024 Repurchase Agreement also has a maturity date of May 20, 2026, and is a short-term borrowing facility, collateralized by a pool of loans. The maximum capacity under both agreements is $200.0 million individually and in the aggregate. The 2024 Repurchase Agreement includes a $75.0 million sublimit for nonperforming loans. Borrowings under these two facilities bear interest at SOFR plus 3.00% during the availability period and 4.00% during the amortization period. All borrower payments on loans financed under the warehouse repurchase facilities are first used to pay interest on the facilities.
On April 16, 2021, The Company entered into a non-mark-to-market Term Repurchase Agreement (“the 2021 Term Repurchase Agreement”) with a warehouse lender. The 2021 Term Repurchase Agreement has a maturity date of April 14, 2028, with an extended borrowing period through April 14, 2027. During the borrowing period, the Company can take loan advances from time to time, subject to availability. Each loan advance bears interest at SOFR plus 2.95%. The maximum capacity under this facility is $100.0 million.
On December 27, 2023, the Company entered into a loan facility agreement (“the 2023 Repurchase Agreement”) with a bank. The 2023 Repurchase Agreement has a maturity date of December 27, 2026. During the borrowing period, the Company can take loan advances from time to time subject to availability. Each loan advance bears interest at SOFR plus 3.00%. The maximum loan amount under this facility is $125.0 million.
On November 7, 2024, the Company entered into a non-mark-to-market secured revolving loan facility agreement (“the 2024 Bank Credit Agreement”) with a bank. The 2024 Bank Credit Agreement has a current maturity date of May 7, 2027. Each loan advance bears interest at SOFR plus 3.50%, with a floor of 2.00%. The maximum loan amount under this facility is $50.0 million.
Certain loans are pledged as collateral under the warehouse repurchase facilities and the revolving loan facility, which contain covenants. Should the Company fail to adhere to those covenants or otherwise default under the facilities, the lenders have the right to terminate the facilities and demand immediate repayment that may require the Company to sell the collateral at less than the carrying amounts. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
The following table summarizes the maximum borrowing capacity, current gross balances outstanding, and effective interest rates of the Company’s warehouse facilities and loan agreements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Contract Date |
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Current Maturity Date |
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Period End |
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Maximum |
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Effective Interest Rate |
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Period End |
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Maximum |
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Effective Interest Rate |
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($ in thousands) |
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The September 2022 term repurchase agreement |
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01/04/2011 |
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07/31/2026 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
60,000 |
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6.0 |
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% |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
60,000 |
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6.5 |
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% |
The 2013 repurchase agreement |
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05/17/2013 |
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09/23/2026 |
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132,100 |
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400,000 |
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7.6 |
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106,675 |
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300,000 |
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9.0 |
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The 2021/2024 repurchase agreements |
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1/29/2021 |
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05/20/2026 |
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105,712 |
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200,000 |
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7.9 |
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126,815 |
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200,000 |
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9.0 |
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The 2021 term repurchase agreement |
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04/16/2021 |
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04/14/2028 |
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18,132 |
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100,000 |
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7.7 |
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52,408 |
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100,000 |
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8.5 |
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The 2023 repurchase agreement |
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12/27/2023 |
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12/27/2026 |
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24,400 |
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125,000 |
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8.8 |
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44,900 |
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75,000 |
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9.7 |
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The 2024 bank credit agreement |
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11/07/2024 |
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05/07/2027 |
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30,095 |
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50,000 |
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8.7 |
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19,248 |
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50,000 |
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9.2 |
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Total |
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$ |
310,439 |
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$ |
935,000 |
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$ |
350,046 |
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$ |
785,000 |
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The following table provides an overview of the activity and effective interest rates of the Company’s warehouse facilities and loan agreements for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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($ in thousands) |
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Average outstanding balance |
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$ |
401,320 |
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$ |
295,936 |
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$ |
227,911 |
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Highest outstanding balance at any month-end |
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571,834 |
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460,108 |
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336,351 |
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Effective interest rate (1) |
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7.97 |
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9.05 |
% |
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9.53 |
% |
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The following table provides a summary of interest expense that includes interest, amortization of discount, and deal cost amortization of the Company’s warehouse facilities, securitizations and other financing for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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(In thousands) |
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Warehouse and repurchase facilities |
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$ |
31,976 |
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$ |
26,790 |
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$ |
21,726 |
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Securitized debt |
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308,501 |
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220,428 |
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164,742 |
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Interest expense — portfolio related |
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340,477 |
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247,218 |
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186,468 |
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Interest expense — corporate debt |
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24,571 |
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23,821 |
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16,556 |
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Total interest expense |
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$ |
365,048 |
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$ |
271,039 |
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$ |
203,024 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 12, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 13, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | |
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.