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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.)

 

 

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You invested in VELOCITY FINANCIAL, INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 17, 2024.

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 3, 2024. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

 

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 THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

 

 

 Voting Items   Board Recommends

 

 1.

  

 

Election of Directors

 
 
   Nominees:  
 

 

 1a.

   Dorika M. Beckett   LOGO For
 

 1b.

   Michael W. Chiao   LOGO For
 

 1c.

   Christopher D. Farrar   LOGO For
 

 1d.

   Alan H. Mantel   LOGO For
 

 1e.

   John P. Pitstick   LOGO For
 

 1f.

   John A. Pless   LOGO For
 

 1g.

   Joy L. Schaefer   LOGO For
 

 1h.

   Omar M. Maasarani   LOGO For
 
 2.    Approve 2023 executive compensation on an advisory basis.   LOGO For
 
 3.    Ratify RSM US LLP as independent auditor for 2024.   LOGO For
Note: Consider other matters that properly come before the meeting.    
    

 

 

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