HUD NPMA-99B Document (2024)

FAQs

What is NPMa 99B? ›

HUD-NPMA-99-B is completed by the licensed pest control company describing the code- accepted treatment(s) applied: Soil Applied Liquid Termiticide, Wood Applied Liquid Termiticide, Bait System Installed, or Physical Barrier System Installed.

HUD NPMA-99B is required when a newly constructed property that is being financed with an FHA loan has been treated with a soil chemical termiticide.

New Construction

HUD-NPMA-99A (Subterranean Termite Protection Builder's Guarantee) - Must be completed by the builder and specifies whether the work was done by the pest control company or the builder (in the rare case of using extensive pressure-treated lumber as termite prevention).

The HUD NPMA 99A form is submitted for proposed (new) construction cases when prevention of subterranean termite infestation is specified by the builder or required by the lender, the architect, FHA, or VA. Get your HUD-99A form today to learn who is responsible for filling it up, and everything else you need to know.

Who Pays For The Termite Inspection? The buyer, seller, or lender can pay for any inspection with most home loans. In a relatively recent change to VA policy, home buyers can also.

A VA termite inspection may be required if you're purchasing a home with a VA loan. In a termite inspection, a qualified professional examines the property for pests and signs of wood damage. This is to ensure the safety and integrity of the property.

Form NPMA-33 needs to be completed and certified by the licensed inspector stating what if any infestations/damage/concern areas were found at the structure. If any infestations/damage/concern areas were found at the property they will need to be taken care off as a loan requirement.

The A scale is a ranking system of numbers followed by the letter “A.” The larger the number, the higher the durometer, and the harder the wheel. For example 101A would be a very hard skateboard wheel, while 75A would be a very soft one.

Hard wheels are generally 99A and above and most wheel companies use this scale of measurement. When you are starting out we recommend 99A or 100A as a good hardness. Officially the A scale stops at 100A. However you will notice that some wheels may be 101A or above, this means that they are super hard.

If you are using a VA loan to purchase new home, depending on the state, the property may still require a termite inspection and/or a New Construction Subterranean Termite Soil Treatment Record.

What is the VA form for termite inspection? ›

Obtain the NPMA-33 Form

This form serves as the official termite inspection report required for the VA loan application.

The Veterans Affairs administration requires a termite inspection for mortgages in the majority of states throughout the U.S. due to the prevalence of termite infestations and the costly damages they can cause to a property.

The National Pest Management Association form is required for real estate transactions involving HUD/VA loans (except in states that mandate use of their own forms).

The buyer, seller or lender can pay for the pest inspection for a VA loan. Previously, a common pain point for many buyers and sellers was that the home buyer wasn't allowed to pay for the inspection if they have a VA loan.