Definitions for "Certificate of veteran status"
Keywords:  reservists, vet, veteran, fha, duty
A document form completed by the Department of Veteran affairs to establish a veteran's eligibility for a FHA Vet Mortgage.
Documentation given to veterans or reservists who have served at least 90 days of continuous active duty (including training time), enabling them to offer lower down payments on certain FHA loans. A certificate of Veteran Status may be obtained by sending DD 214 to the local VA office with form 26-8261a (request for certificate of veteran status).
Document given to veterans or reservists who have served 90 days of continuous active duty (including training time) which enables them to obtain lower down payments on certain FAHFHA-insured loans. Obtainable through local VA offices by submitting form DD-214 (Separation Paper) with form 26-8261a (request for certificate of veteran status.)