Sarah Howell at Griffin Funding
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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ive worked with the same team multiple times in the last 12 months , smooth process everytime. will be back again with many more deals later this year and next year!
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.
Great to work with, Andre and Richard made the process simple and fast.
Reply from Owner
July 11th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thanks Derrick! We're so glad Andre and Richard made the process simple and fast for you. We’ll pass your kind words along to them. If you need anything else in the future, please let us know.
Marina and Shell were great to work with, highly recommended.
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July 21st, 2026 12:00 AM
Kevin, thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation. We’re glad Marina and Shell provided great service and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to assisting you again whenever you need us.
I am a first time customer of Griffin and a first time borrowe of a HELOC. I had no idea how any of this worked and Meagan was my knight in shinning armor making all of this possible and understandable to me. I hope to use my HELOC as an investment...
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July 20th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Aidan — we’re so glad you chose Griffin and that Meagan made your first HELOC understandable and stress-free. It’s exciting to hear you’ll use the HELOC as an investment tool to pursue your dreams. We’ll share your kind words with...
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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
Reply from Owner
July 10th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tamara! We'll pass your kind words on to Liz and Gabe, and they'll be thrilled. We're so glad we could help you reach the finish line and appreciate you recognizing the extra effort. Please reach out if you need anything...
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Reply from Owner
July 20th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Summer's Journey. We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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
Reply from Sarah Howell
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.
Great company and very responsive. We got our house financed with them…
Reply from Owner
July 13th, 2026 12:00 AM
Michael, thank you for the kind words. We're thrilled you had a positive experience and that we could help finance your home. Our team takes pride in being responsive and supporting clients through every step of the process. If you ever need...
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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 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: https://griffinfunding.com/state-licensing/. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. All Rights Reserved. NMLS Consumer Access. Corporate Office 2445 Fifth Ave, Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92101.
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