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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Guy, Ben, Lien and the rest of the team took the time to explain the available options for my specific needs. They all were available to answer questions and get the loan locked in for the best rate available. I will use Griffin again when...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Tina, I appreciate your recommendation and am glad to hear that Guy, Ben, Lien, and the team were able to provide you with the necessary information and support to secure the best rate for your loan. It's wonderful to know that you'll consider...
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Charles and Brianna were amazing never doing a loan with Bank statements I thought it would be extremely time consuming and filled with stipulations. They made the process much easier than I expected. Would definitely use them again if needed...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Ron, I'm pleased to hear that Charles and Brianna made the loan process easier for you, especially when using bank statements for the first time. It's great to know they exceeded your expectations, and I appreciate your willingness to choose...
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Griffin on our recent refi. We had some major unexpected expenses and found ourselves in a challenging position to refi at a less than ideal time. When I say Lisa, Charlie and Molly worked tirelessly...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Stacy, I'm grateful to hear about your positive experience with Lisa, Charlie, and Molly during your recent refinance with Griffin Funding. It’s wonderful to know they provided the professionalism and expertise needed to navigate the challenges...
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Sarah makes the experience easy and stress free.
Couldn’t ask for better!
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Pamela, I'm glad to hear that I could help make the experience easy and stress-free for you. Your feedback means a lot to me, and I'm thankful for your kind words.
I always contact Colby at Griffin Funding for any mortgage assistance amd advice. This time for my heloan, Colby, Jeanne and Molly provided excellent service amd communication throughout thr process. Cudos to you all and thank you.
Kevin
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Kevin, I appreciate your trust in contacting Colby and the team at Griffin Funding for your mortgage needs. It's great to hear that Colby, Jeanne, and Molly provided excellent service and communication during your HELOC process. Thank you for...
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They deserve more stars than five Can't say enough how pleased i was working with colby and her hole team. I needed a loan for self employed . From day one Her team always kept me informed what was the next process. Keep the loan moving forward....
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Kevin, I'm so glad to hear how pleased you were with Colby and the entire team at Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that we could keep you informed and help move your loan process forward smoothly. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!...
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Dear Griffin Funding Team,We are writing this review with immense gratitude and satisfaction for the outstanding services provided by Griffin Funding, Inc. Throughout our journey of securing homes, you have demonstrated unparalleled professionalism,...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Vanessa and Rich, I truly appreciate your heartfelt review and am so grateful for your continued trust in Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to hear that Charles, Lisa, Molly, and our underwriting team were able to support you through the homeownership...
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James picinich the sr loan officer is the most arrogant and lazy employee at this company. I have excellent credit and over 150k in deposits to my bank account in the last 12 months. I owe about 90k on my home valued at over 300k. I’ve had...
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Griffin Funding makes refinancing simple! I was very pleased with Charlie, Nick, and Lisa! They are friendly, responsive and worked hard to close my loan in a timely manner! Keep Winning Griffin Funding!
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Doc, I'm happy to hear that you found the refinancing process with Griffin Funding to be simple and efficient. It's great to know that Charlie, Nick, and Lisa provided friendly and responsive service in closing your loan promptly. Thank you...
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My experience with them was awesome. They answered all my questions and guided me throughout the whole process. Charles, Molly, and Jeanne were very helpful and responded to my emails very promptly.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Douglas, I'm grateful to hear that you had an awesome experience with us. It's wonderful to know that Charles, Molly, and Jeanne were able to guide you through the process effectively and respond to all your questions promptly. Thank you for...
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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: 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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