The inspector says he does not look for damage caused by termites or other pests and that we would have to hire a separate inspector to look for such problems. General home inspectors do not look for damage caused by termites or other wood-destroying agents. The job is usually left to a licensed pest-control specialist.
Damage caused by termites and the like can be hard to spot but expensive to repair.
That's why many lenders will not issue a loan on a home until it has been examined by a qualified expert. Creditors usually report to the credit bureaus once a month, after they have had time to process your payment and update their own records. Write to him at P.O. Box 2960, Culver City, CA 90231-2960.