What needs to be done if the submission status is “Deficient”?
A27. A submission is marked deficient when additional information is needed before HUD can recommend the lender be recertified. The lender will be notified via certified mail that their submission has been deemed deficient and that a cure must be submitted via LASS within thirty (30) days. Lenders can review their deficiencies by accessing “Reports” and clicking on “Lender Deficiency Report”. The lender has 30 days from receipt of the letter to submit an acceptable cure through LASS. Cures must be PDF files in order to be uploaded to LASS. See user guide chapter 5.13 “Responding to a Deficient Submission” of the LASS User Manual for step-by-step instruction on how to respond to a deficient submission. Please note that lenders who received a notice of violation due to late filing of their submission will NOT receive an additional notice of violation if their submission is deemed deficient. Lenders should check their status periodically via the LASS inbox until the status reads “Audit Ac
