
Shares of real estate finance company Velocity Financial VEL.N jump as much as 11.1%, hitting a record high
Stock last up 7.4% at $20.28, set for its best day since Nov. 2023, if gains hold
Late Thursday, VEL reported Q4 core income above analysts' estimates, after missing expectations in the prior quarter
Wells Fargo Securities says it was good Q4 for VEL as they increased loan production and net interest margin ticked higher
VEL management says it is seeing strong loan demand as banks limit their lending activities in its target markets
Stock up 3.7% YTD