NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Velocity Financial, Inc. (“Velocity” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VEL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Velocity and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On or about January 17, 2020, Velocity commenced its initial public offering (“IPO”), selling 7,250,000 shares of stock priced at $13.00 per share and raising $94,250,000 in new capital. Since the IPO, Velocity’s stock price has declined significantly, closing as low as $2.47 per share, representing a decline of 81% from the offering price.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980