Sarah Howell
Loan Officer | NMLS #1333968
Sarah Howell is a Montana native and expert mortgage advisor with a Finance degree from the University of Montana. Since 2015, she has served at Griffin Funding, becoming a top San Diego specialist in VA, DSCR, and Bank Statement loans. Her...... Show More
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San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Eee H
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July 4th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Eee Hhh, for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
5 Stars! Challenging guidelines, but an excellent final result.I want to thank Griffin Funding for keeping their word and providing the credit we needed; they proved to be a reliable lender. My only constructive feedback is regarding the underwriting...
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July 3rd, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Ernesto, for the wonderful 5-star review and for trusting Griffin Funding. We’re glad Ashley and Valerie were able to support you and that we could provide the credit you needed. We appreciate your constructive feedback about the...
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Great experiance working with Shell and Griffin funding, loan had a lot of complications but Shell and the team never gave up and for that Im grateful!
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July 3rd, 2026 12:00 AM
Dillon, thank you for the kind words and for trusting Shell and Griffin Funding with your loan. We're glad our team could navigate the complications and get you to a successful outcome. Your appreciation means a lot to everyone who worked on...
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Wow, what stellar service!! Every single person I interacted with at Griffin Funding was top-notch: Guy, Nina, Chylynn, and Ashley! I would highly recommend them--they were detailed, fast, responsive, and friendly.
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July 2nd, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ami! We're thrilled Guy, Nina, Chylynn, and Ashley provided detailed, fast, responsive, and friendly service. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. Please reach out anytime we can help again.
Great service.
Liz and Gabe you guys did an excellent job. Thank you for going above and beyond and getting me to the finish line. We'll done
We just bought an investment property with Griffin Funding and we were highly impressed. Such a great experience working with Liz and Maeghan! They were wonderful and made the process so seamless. They were lovely to chat with on the phone...
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Great to work with, Andre and Richard made the process simple and fast.
San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Mike W
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June 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Mike, for the 5-star rating! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Excellent experience with Griffith Funding! They closed my deal in less than two weeks and made the entire process simple and stress-free.A special shout-out to Jessie Keemer—her communication, professionalism, and follow-up were outstanding....
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June 27th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Charlotte, for the fantastic review! We're thrilled we could close your deal in less than two weeks and make the process simple and stress-free. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Jessie Keemer—she and the whole team...
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Sarah Howell is a Montana native and expert mortgage advisor with a Finance degree from the University of Montana. Since 2015, she has served at Griffin Funding, becoming a top San Diego specialist in VA, DSCR, and Bank Statement loans. Her record is impressive. By March 2026, Sarah assisted 655 families with over 292 million dollars in financing. This includes 350 VA loans at 178.87 million, 65 Bank Statement loans at 27.2 million, and 57 DSCR loans at 13.92 million. Licensed in 28 states, she uses a consultative style for veterans, entrepreneurs, and investors. Sarah focuses on long term goals rather than just rates. Based in Little Italy, she enjoys the outdoors and the local food scene when she is not delivering results for her clients.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Non-QM
Fixed-Rate 40-Year Mortgage
Cash-Out Refinances
Home Equity Loan
Bank Statement Loans
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Positions
- Griffin Funding - Sr. Mortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2015 - Current
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- NMLS# 1333968
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Griffin Funding. NMLS 1120111. VA Approved Lender ID: 9088650000. State Licensing: CA BRE 01943169 | CA DBO CFL 60DBO-44274 | Hawaii: HI-1120111 | Arizona: DFI 0939726 | WA: CL-1120111 | Texas: 1120111 (Texas Disclaimer) | Colorado: 1120111 Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. All Rights Reserved. NMLS Consumer Access. Corporate Office 2445 Fifth Ave, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. (855) 747-4658.