Velocity Financial, Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024

Mar 27, 2024

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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.

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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	For
1b.	Michael W. Chiao	For
1c.	Christopher D. Farrar	For
1d.	Alan H. Mantel	For
1e.	John P. Pitstick	For
1f.	John A. Pless	For
1g.	Joy L. Schaefer	For
1h.	Omar M. Maasarani	For
2.	Approve 2023 executive compensation on an advisory basis.	For
3.	Ratify RSM US LLP as independent auditor for 2024.	For
Note: Consider other matters that properly come before the meeting.

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