Sarah Howell at Griffin Funding

Name: Griffin Funding
Address: 2445 Fifth Ave #401, San Diego, California, 92101
Telephone: +1-619-930-9012
Rating: 4.83

Loan Officer | NMLS #1333968

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Mortgage Loan Officer

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(619) 930-9012

San Diego, CA

https://griffinfunding.com/our-team/sarah-howell/

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Great experience. The process was very streamlined, and communication throughout was great. Highly recommend.

Reply from Sarah Howell

July 30th, 2026 07:05 PM

David, I appreciate your kind words and recommendation. I'm glad to hear that the process felt streamlined and that the communication met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Griffin Funding for your refinance needs.

I worked with Gabe and Liz at Griffin Funding on a DSCR loan for an investment property, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. DSCR loans can get complicated, but they broke everything down clearly and made the whole process...

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July 17th, 2026 12:00 AM

Nelson, thank you for the excellent review and for trusting Gabe and Liz with your DSCR loan. We’re glad they could make a complicated process feel straightforward and stayed responsive throughout. Your recommendation means a lot to our team....

The whole time over at Griffin Funding has been outstanding and a pleasure to work with. Thank you all for the amazing work you do. I definitely will be using you all again.

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July 15th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thanks so much, Josh! We appreciate the five-star review and are thrilled you had an outstanding experience with Griffin Funding. We’re grateful for your trust and look forward to working with you again.

Kristi was extremely professional throughout the entire process. She always responded promptly, kept me informed, and made everything smooth and stress-free. Richard was equally professional, responsive, and helpful whenever needed. I am very...

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July 15th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you, Christian, for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re thrilled Kristi and Richard provided professional, responsive, and helpful service that made the process smooth and stress-free. Your recommendation...

Shell and Justin were absolutely wonderful to do business with. Prompt, communicative and honest. Absolutely recommend!

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July 18th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Joana. We're thrilled Shell and Justin provided prompt, communicative, and honest service. We appreciate your recommendation and will share your feedback with them. We look forward to serving you again....

Super patient, updates, creative.

Reply from Sarah Howell

July 14th, 2026 07:49 PM

Kelly, I'm grateful for your kind words. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated my patience and the updates throughout the cash-out refinance process. Thank you for choosing Griffin Funding.

The whole tem and Sarah were vwry attentive to my special situation. The whole process was explained and created a very comfortable situation... thanks

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July 14th, 2026 08:16 PM

Michael, I'm pleased to hear that you felt well-supported throughout the process. It’s great to know that our team and I could provide the attention and clarity you needed. Thank you for trusting Griffin Funding with your special situation.

Had a great experience with this lender on a DSCR refinance. Very communicative, fast w/ competitive interest rates. Kudos to Meagan & team!

Reply from Owner

July 11th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you, Didier — we’re thrilled you had a great experience with your DSCR refinance. Meagan and the team appreciate the recognition and are glad our communication, speed, and competitive rates met your needs. We look forward to helping with...

Quick, efficient, and offered a loan when others weren’t able to. Highly recommend.

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July 10th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you, Julia. We’re thrilled we could provide a quick, efficient loan when others couldn’t. We appreciate your recommendation and are here whenever you need us again.

Malik Abiola was my loan officer. He did a GREAT job in helping me navigate the lending options for the self-employed! He was very knowledgeable & very quick to respond with my questions. He went above & beyond to make sure I had great options...

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July 10th, 2026 12:00 AM

Thank you, Allyson, for the wonderful review and 5-star rating. We're thrilled Malik Abiola provided knowledgeable, timely guidance and went above and beyond to find great loan options for your self-employed needs. We'll be sure to share your...

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About

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 Advisor
Jan 1st, 2015 - Current

Time Zone

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Licenses

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.