Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust 2026-5 ABS-15G

Exhibit 99.10

 

 

VCC 2026-5

 

Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC

 

 

Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC

 

5599 San Felipe Street - Suite 420| Houston, TX 77056 | www.opuscmc.com | 224.632.1300  

 

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Executive Narrative

 

October 27, 2026

 

Performed by

Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC

 

For

Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC

 

This report summarizes the results of a due diligence review performed on (297) loans provided by Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC (“Client” or “VCC”) who provided Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC (Consultant) with a data tape, from which 100% of the loan sample was chosen and loaded into the LauraMac underwriting software. Consultant performed a Guideline credit review on one hundred sixty-one (161) of the loans.

 

Opus conducted a review of the origination appraisal documentation for each loan and property not included in the Guideline Review. The total population consists of two hundred ninety-seven (297) loans representing three hundred nine (309) properties.

 

For each loan and property, Opus reviewed the applicable appraisal to determine what the property condition was and if the appraiser indicated any damage or safety concerns at the time of the inspection.

 

Review Below Average Property Grade Properties with Visible Damage Properties with Health or Safety Issues
Property Review 1 6 1

 

As detailed herein, the Review Population contains 53 small balance commercial loans and 108 Investor 1-4 Family. The loans were re-underwritten in accordance with the lender guidelines in terms of Exhibit A. The review was conducted between September 16, 2026, through October 19, 2026, via imaged files and provided by the Client (the “Review.”)

 

The Review totals for mortgage loans within the final securitization population, were as follows:

 

Property Type Review Population Pool Population % Population Reviewed
Small Bal CRE 53 80 66.25%
Investor 1-4 Family 108 217 49.77%
Total 161 297 54.21%

 

There are no 504 1sts SBA loans.

 

Notes: All of the loans in the guideline review received a Non-Owner Occupancy review

 

Review Property Type Review Population Pool Population % Population Reviewed
Non-Owner Occupancy (“NOO”) Investor 1-4 Family (not included in Guideline Review 109 217 50.23%
Total NOO Review   109 217 50.23%

 

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DBRS, Inc. (“DBRS”) who is the NRSRO providing a rating on the transaction at the time of this disclosure, does not have published guidelines for this asset class.

 

The valuation review was split based on the underlying property type, either residential or commercial. All commercial mortgage loans were assigned an “A or C” NRSRO valuation grade. For this review, Opus did not order any secondary valuation products. However, the client requested a secondary valuation for 108 residential mortgage loans.

 

EXHIBIT A

 

Scope of Services:

 

Guideline Review

Opus will review the loan file for conformity of the items listed below to the underwriting guidelines that were provided to Opus by Client.

 

In the Guideline Review Population there were no (0) SBA mortgage loans.

 

Guideline Review: Opus will review each mortgage loan originated in accordance with guidelines provided by the Client to include if applicable:

 

Transaction type:

Borrower characteristics

Loan characteristics

DSCR (if applicable)

LTV/CLTV/HTLTV

Representative credit score,

Asset reserves

Property type

Property usage

Occupancy

 

Credit Application: For the Credit Application, Opus will review the application for: (i) was signed by all listed borrowers, (ii) was substantially filled out, and (iv) included the borrower’s employment history.

 

Credit Report: Opus’s review will include: the presence of a credit report for each borrower and that such borrower’s credit profile & representative credit score adhered to guidelines.

 

Borrower Experience: Opus will review documentation provide, such as REO Schedule or Track Record and compare to guideline requirements, as applicable.

 

Property Management Experience: Opus will review the property management questionnaire or other documentation to support the experience necessary per guidelines.

 

Business Entity Documents: Opus will review the Business Entity documentation provided as outlined and required per guidelines, which could include Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, By-Laws, Certificate of Good Standing, Members Consent, or other documentation required by guidelines.

 

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Rent and/or Lease: Opus will review the lease or other acceptable documentation to support the rental amount as outline in the guidelines.

 

Guarantor: Opus will review the guarantor as outlined in the guidelines

 

Asset Review: Opus will review the asset documentation provided in the loan files to the guideline requirements. Utilizing this documentation, Opus will complete a review of the reserve calculation.

 

Hazard/Flood Insurance/Taxes: Opus will review the insurance present on the mortgage loan. During this review, as applicable per guidelines.

 

Occupancy Review: Opus will review the property occupancy is consistent with the mortgage loan approval and borrowers’ application disclosure based solely on information contained in the mortgage loan file and any fraud report obtained in connection with the mortgage loan.

 

Business Purpose Affidavit: Opus will review for the present of affidavit confirming the property will be for commercial/investment purpose, including any cash out and they the subject property or any proceeds will not be for personal use.

 

Environment Report: Reviewing environmental reporting, Flood Certification, and Evidence of Insurance to confirm accuracy and adherence to MCP requirements.

 

Background or Fraud Report: Opus will review the background or fraud report results in each mortgage loan file, to the extent present, in conjunction with source documents found in the mortgage loan file to assess the likelihood of any misrepresentations associated with the origination of the mortgage loan. If the mortgage loan file did not contain a fraud report and the counterparty did not produce one, Opus will condition the mortgage loan for the missing fraud report product.

 

Closing Document Review: Opus will review the closing documents are present, Borrower(s) names, Subject Property Address, Legal Description, Signed by Borrowers

 

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Loan File Documentation

 

Each loan file submitted to Opus for review should contain all documents used to underwrite, review, and close the loan. This would include but not limited to the following (*where applicable):

 

1008

1003 – Applications Initial

1003 – Application Final

AUS (DU/LP)

Loan Approvals

Underwriting worksheets

Income worksheets

Rate Lock

Change of Circumstances

Loan Estimates (LE)

Closing Disclosures (CD)

FACTA Disclosures

State Required Disclosures

Federal Required Disclosures

Signature tracking

Net Tangible Benefit Disclosure

Credit Report(s)

Fraud Report

OFAC Report (if not on credit)

Letter of Explanations

Borrower Identification

Business License*

Income Documentations

Asset Documentation

Appraisal(s)

Third Party Valuation (Desk Review/AVM/BPO/Field Review)

Purchase Contract

Environmental Reports

Non Owner Certification & Identification

Final CD/HUD1/Settlement Statement

Flood Insurance

Flood Certification

Mortgage Insurance

Right of Recession

Mortgage/Deed of Trust & Riders

Note & Addendums

Power of Attorney

Entity Documentation

Insurance

RE Tax Certification

Occupancy Affidavit

Business/Investment Purpose Affidavit

Title

Closing Protection Letter

HOA Information

Condo Documents

Guaranty Agreements*

Business P&L*

Business P&L*

Purchase Agreement*

Occupancy & Business Purpose LOI

Rent Roll *

Business Purpose Certification

Cash Out Letter

Verification of Mortgage/Rent

RE Taxes Information

 

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Non-Owner Occupancy Review

 

Occupancy Review: Opus will review the property occupancy is consistent with the mortgage loan approval and borrowers’ application disclosure based solely on information contained in the mortgage loan file and any fraud report obtained in connection with the mortgage loan. Additionally, Opus will complete the following:

 

Review the provided Note and Guaranty Agreement(s) to determine the identity and quantity of individuals serving as either Borrower, Co-borrower, or Guarantor, as well as to confirm whether the borrower and/or co-borrower is a legal business entity (LLC, INC, Corporation, Partnership) or an Individual(s).

 

Reviewing appraisal reports to determine if the property type is consistent with the underwritten property type, and evaluating the reports for evidence/indication of either owner or tenant occupancy.

 

For loans made to Individual borrowers, reviewing the LOI/LOE for the presence of an un-qualified statement of intent not to occupy the property, affirmation that the LOI/LOI cited address is consistent with the subject property address, and that signator(s) are consistent with the identified of the borrower(s)/guarantor(s). For loans made to Business Entity borrowers, the LOI/LOE is not a required document and loan file will not be cited if missing.

 

Reviewing the Final Form 1003/Loan application to ensure that the subject property listed is consistent with the subject property for the loan, and that the listed residence for the Individual(s) is an address other than the subject property.

 

For loans made to Individual borrowers, reviewing the Certification of Non-Owner Occupancy and Indemnity for the presence of a completed Primary Residence address including a verification that that the handwritten Primary Residence address differs from the subject property address, and is signed/dated as required. For loans made to Business Entity borrowers, the Certification of Non-Owner Occupancy and Indemnity is not a required document and loan file will not be cited if missing.

 

For loans made to Individual borrowers, verifying the presence of a complete Certification of Non-Owner Occupancy and Indemnity document for each individual borrower/co-borrower/guarantor identified within the subject note/guaranty agreement, including whether individual certifications or one certificate containing all required signatures is present. For loans made to Business Entity borrowers, the Certification of Non-Owner Occupancy and Indemnity is not a required document and loan file will not be cited if missing.

 

Confirming that the Primary Residence address(es) listed are compared for consistency between the Final Form 1003/Loan application(s) and the Certification(s) of Non-Owner Occupancy and Indemnity.

 

Documenting any exceptions and/or inconsistencies and reporting and/or marking such items for further dialogue.

 

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Valuation Review

 

Opus’s review will include a review of the valuation materials utilized during the origination of the loan and in confirming the value of the underlying property.

 

Opus’s review will include:

●the appropriate form,

●materially complete

●the address matched the mortgage note,

●in conformity with the guideline requirements for the property type in question,

●completed by an appraiser that was actively licensed to perform the valuation,

●completed such that the named client on the appraisal report is the lender or a related entity that is permitted to engage the lender per Title XI of FIRREA,

●made and signed prior to the final approval of the mortgage loan application,

●completed and dated within the guideline restrictions,

●the current use of the property is legal or legal non-conforming (grandfathered)

●Photos present for Subject property and comparables

●the appraisal report does not include any apparent environmental problems

●made on an “as is” basis or provides satisfactory evidence of completion of all material conditions including all inspections, licenses, and certificates (including certificates of occupancy) to be made or issued with respect to all occupied portions of the mortgaged property and with respect to the use and occupancy of the same, have been made or obtained from the appropriate authorities.

 

FIRREA Title XI – Check for the presence of the appraiser’s license and review for the presence of any red flags that may pose a risk to the property or occupants

 

USPAP – Review the appraiser’s certification is present and executed within the original appraisal.

 

Valuation Waterfall

 

Loan originated with a full Appraisal will review to the following:

●CU Score = < 2.5, no additional valuation required

●To comply with Rating Agency criteria of inspection, photos and supporting valuation, Client may require an AVM and/or 2055 Drive By Appraisal. Client will provide written notification to Opus of any additional valuation products required.

●CU Score 2.5 or not applicable, desk review or like product to support Appraisal value within a 10% tolerance

●If value is supported within 10% tolerance, nothing further is needed

●If value is not supported within 10% tolerance, additional valuations products may be used to support the value, such as but not limited to: Field Review, BPO, Reconciliation, 2055 or 2nd Appraisal

 

Only at Clients’ request and at Client’s expense, Opus can order any requested products for a Third-Party Vendor that is currently set up to accept business from Opus. Alternately, Client may cause a third-party valuation product to be independently obtained by Opus from Client’s third-party provider. If products are provided directly from the Client, and Opus does not have independent access, this will be noted in the Narrative.

 

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Client expressly understands and agrees that Opus makes no representation or warrant as to the value of the subject property. Opus is not acting as an Appraisal Management Company and therefore it does not opine on the actual value of the subject property. Opus is not a ‘creditor’ within the meaning of ECOA or other lending laws and regulations, and therefore Opus will not have any communication with or responsibility to any individual consumer concerning property valuation.

 

Property Condition Review

 

The purpose of the Property Condition Review is to assess the overall condition of the subject property and identify any material concerns or red flags. This review is conducted using valuation products provided by the Client, with a focus on the following key areas:

 

Property Condition Assessment

●The Consultant shall verify that the property is reported to be in average or better condition

 

●If the property is identified as being in below average or worse condition, a Finding shall be issued

 

Property Damage Evaluation

●The Consultant shall review the Appraiser’s comments and photos to determine if any significant damage is present

 

●A Finding shall be issued if the estimated cost to cure exceeds 5% of the loan amount, up to a maximum of $20,000, or as otherwise specified in the applicable guidelines

 

Health and Safety Review

●Key Safety Aspects

 

Structural Integrity:

▪The home must be structurally sound, with no visible signs of major issues in the foundation, roof, or walls

 

Hazardous Materials:

●The property must be free of hazardous materials like asbestos and peeling lead-based paint, especially in older homes

 

Pest Infestations:

▪Evidence of termites or other pest infestations

 

Electrical Systems:

●There should be no exposed electrical wires or loose wiring, and outlets must be properly installed

 

Consultant will identify potential safety hazards, including:

●Broken windows or doors

 

●Lack of handrails on stairs

 

●Signs of significant water damage or mold

 

Properties with cited health and safety/damage/deferred maintenance outside of VCC’s guideline allowance can be graded with a property condition “B” if there is an escrow holdback listed on the Settlement Statement/CD that covers the cost to cure for repairs.

 

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Data Comparison

 

Opus will perform a data compare review of data fields provided by the Client via loan tape mutually agreed upon by the Parties to the applicable source documents found in the actual file. Opus will notate discrepancies in accordance with the tolerance levels provided by the Client.

 

Number of Units Next Interest Rate Change Date Occupancy
Amortization Term ARM Initial Interest Rate Cap Interest Rate
Amortization Type ARM Initial Interest Rate Maximum Qualifying Loan Amount
Primary Appraised Property Value ARM Initial Interest Rate Minimum Qualifying LTV
Borrower First Name ARM Subsequent Interest Rate Cap Initial Monthly P&I Or IO Payment
Borrower Last Name ARM Lifetime Interest Rate Maximum Term
Property City ARM Lifetime Interest Rate Minimum Prepayment Penalty Total Term
Sales Price Property Type Prepayment Penalty Calculation
Calculated DSCR Lien Position Loan Purpose
First Interest Rate Change Date Final Qualifying Property Value Purpose of Refinance
First Payment Change Date Margin Qualifying FICO
ARM Rate Index Type Maturity Date Property State
Interest Only Flag Modification Flag Property Address
ARM Subsequent Interest Rate Change Frequency Note Date Property Zip Code

 

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Multiple Loans to One Borrower: TPR firm reviewed common identifiers for all loans in the population and confirmed there were five (5) obligors with multiple loans in the pool.

 

Guideline Review

 

Tape Discrepancies

 

Data Element Count Accuracy
Amortization Term 7 95.65%
Total Number of Loans 161  

 

Loan Grading Definitions

 

Credit

 

S&P Moody’s Fitch Kroll DBRS Definition
A A A  A  A Loan conforms to all applicable guidelines, no conditions noted
B B B  B  B Loan does not meet every applicable credit guideline. However, most of the loan characteristics are within the guidelines and there are documented and significant compensating factors
C C C  C  C The loan does not meet every applicable credit guideline, and most of the loan characteristics are outside of guidelines; or there are weak or no compensating factors
D D D  D  D The loan file is missing critical documentation required to perform the review

 

Property Valuation

 

Moody’s Fitch Kroll DBRS Definition
A A  A  A Value is within a 10% variance of third-party product. Appraisal meets lender guidelines. Subject property is 100% complete. Property condition is average or better. Standard GSE form was utilized. Appraiser is licensed. Appraisal is complete.
B B  B  B Meets all terms for an A, but property requires cosmetic or minor repairs that do not affect value or habitability
C C  C  C Any of the following items: Origination value and third-party valuation product value has a variance of 10% or greater, cannot validate value, property is incomplete, property condition is less than average, GSE form was not utilized, and/or the appraisal and/or does not meet guidelines
D D  D  D The loan file was missing the appraisal and/or other valuations products needed to complete the review

 

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S&P Definition
A First Level Review Value is within a 10% variance to the original appraisal. Appraisal meets lender guidelines. Subject property is 100% complete. Property condition is average or better. Standard GSE form was utilized. Appraiser is licensed. Appraisal is complete.
B First Level Review Value is greater than a 10% variance to the original appraisal, but the second level review value is within 10% variance of the original appraised value. In addition, property requires cosmetic or minor repairs that do not affect value or habitability
C Any of the following items: Second Level Review Value is greater than a 10% variance to the original appraisal, cannot validate value, property is incomplete, property condition is less than average, GSE form was not utilized, and/or the appraisal and/or does not meet guidelines
D The loan file was missing the appraisal and/or other valuations products needed to complete the review

 

Loan Review Findings

 

The following summarizes Consultant’s final loan securitization and event grades assigned to the final reviewed loan pool and reported in the Agency Grading Report dated October 27, 2026.

 

Overall Grade Summary    
DBRS and Kroll NRSRO Grade # of Loans % of Loans
A 82 50.93%
B 72 44.72%
C 7 4.35%
D 0 0.00%
     
     
Credit Grade Summary    
DBRS and Kroll NRSRO Grade # of Loans % of Loans
A 83 51.55%
B 78 48.45%
C 0 0.00%
D 0 0.00%
     
     
Property Grade Summary    
DBRS and Kroll NRSRO Grade # of Loans % of Loans
A 154 95.65%
B 0 0.00%
C 7 4.35%
D 0 0.00%

 

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GUIDELINE CREDIT REVIEW RESULTS

Of the one hundred sixty-one (161) mortgage loans reviewed by Opus, seventy-eight (78) were assigned a Credit grade of “B” and involved lender-issued guideline exceptions. A total of one hundred twenty-five (125) credit exceptions were granted.

 

Of the one hundred sixty-one (161) mortgage loans reviewed by Opus, none were assigned a Credit grade of “C”.

 

Additionally, 51.55% of the mortgage loans reviewed received a Credit grade of “A”.

 

GUIDELINE VALUATION REVIEW RESULTS

Of the one hundred sixty-one (161) mortgage loans reviewed by Opus, none were assigned a Valuation grade of “B” and involved lender-issued guideline exceptions. No valuation exceptions were granted.

 

Of the one hundred sixty-one (161) mortgage loans reviewed by Opus, seven (7) were assigned a Valuation grade of “C”.

 

Additionally, 95.65% of the mortgage loans reviewed received a Valuation grade of “A”.

 

Non-Owner Occupancy Review

 

Tape Discrepancies

 

Data Element Count Accuracy
Amortization Term 2 98.17%
Total Number of Loans 109  

 

Loan Grading

 

Overall Grade Summary    
DBRS and Kroll NRSRO Grade # of Loans % of Loans
A 109 100.00%
B 0 0.00%
C 0 0.00%
D 0 0.00%
     
     
Credit Grade Summary    
DBRS and Kroll NRSRO Grade # of Loans % of Loans
A 109 100.00%
B 0 0.00%
C 0 0.00%
D 0 0.00%

 

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N/O/O CREDIT REVIEW RESULTS

 

All one hundred nine (109) mortgage loans reviewed by Opus have a Credit grade of “A”.

 

Loans Reviewed: 297

 

924354 323257 452581 839809 743216 105672 621411 282519 295993
705571 667734 437090 170285 375022 760852 645702 447274 817273
965615 362862 377756 134992 696311 819189 463723 745358 938109
930160 477165 336399 538965 415259 418918 737273 209357 128362
639187 305289 536681 789829 426521 746484 843941 190711 552403
126625 457911 661134 295672 592727 415142 440645 641783 266284
281727 835795 274581 141093 210385 981752 667902 182196 606663
660525 740963 503278 277929 614863 175564 823485 388571 402176
318373 609363 643671 243663 239904 325042 470694 314668 124416
701501 886993 427256 444760 762706 966993 352611 660064 360898
145658 224324 640343 983854 162227 555656 440893 952722 937758
621635 451481 641078 917502 739306 540126 633007 193530 692752
524995 876627 239547 795140 925699 595304 433260 725373 945984
284366 575319 487667 401134 238253 272309 563860 273798 893926
764919 404381 138851 981316 318510 780480 676557 567008 618266
745293 151474 788508 638870 680890 784999 596556 224094 847810
522404 108016 995522 107414 335686 635462 846391 452510 671216
577359 508981 729024 941194 283435 751504 209558 830100 533302
626575 469299 307923 261360 379926 421060 804654 162051 613317
187953 716017 152819 321406 821199 494673 658055 426732 696786
560973 986554 567193 808367 352552 295254 624644 355455 883824
788902 659437 719654 495683 132679 585456 678006 537048 312446
282627 583921 474246 338148 812804 351918 816349 362687 384417
294739 803107 138198 155465 656225 988675 235137 605322 274342
282521 257122 754079 612046 447447 648430 312329 554452 946021
698277 966639 532642 968212 581633 382811 948601 203973 181924
574905 216630 553788 406216 226965 694200 443480 402733 851766
748753 492549 512697 544109 582074 587567 183669 292860 227164
465600 855660 608641 958424 587333 788176 186859 389993 917179
768499 583316 222650 289125 511357 831990 964932 528697 735530
115336 262581 517676 279409 654823 159810 304891 182121 440004
814779 165300 355588 127082 322895 212224 885157 561178 153821
667165 895407 643825 671117 929827 237929 783099 409116 195728

 

If you have any questions, please contact Uriah Clavier at Uriah.Clavier@opuscmc.com.

 

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