I need to verify DD Form 2 Retired - USMC & other branches

[thewookie]

there's a lot about this that I don't understand, but since Jerry stepped in I'll assume it's not as bad as it looks on the surface

the main thing that puzzles me; I'm thinking that the only thing that you need to verify when it comes to a mortgage, as it pertains to a retiree -- would be income. and a dd-214 isn't gonna do that. bank statements yes, dd-214 no.

they also get some type of award benefit letter or something along those lines, I think.

this whole thing doesn't make sense to me, but what do I know.

[SGTBrentG]

No lender needs to see a DD214!

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Yeah, I was never asked for one...maybe if they are trying to get a VA loan? That would make sense.

[thewookie]

Yeah, I was never asked for one...maybe if they are trying to get a VA loan? That would make sense.

Even with the VA loan they really only care about the certificate of eligibility.

[temarti]

Even with the VA loan they really only care about the certificate of eligibility

agree, the only time they will ask for the DD214 is if there is something not correct with the certificate, for example I purchased a home in Aug. had the certificate all was good, a week before closing when the "T's" and "i's" are being rechecked, the VA somehow had me showing as active. So, I had to send mine back in again to confirm.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Ah, got it. I really couldn't recall, it having been a very long time since I used the VA to buy a house.

Weird.

[Topmag11]

When you retire, you get a " Retired" certificate. I did dot get a DD 214 at retirement. Ispeent 4 yrs active, got D 214 active duty, got DD 214 fo activation on Desert Storm. That being said, ( DD 214s are issued for active duty service, not reserve..coming from memory, I don't have the manual to check)
Retired crusty MSgt