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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The entire staff answered all my questions and showed great patience. They guided me through the whole process with their expertise and professionalism. I would recommend their services to anyone looking to refinance their mortgage.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:41 AM
Ricky, I'm grateful for your kind words about the team and our approach. It's wonderful to know you felt well-guided and supported throughout the refinancing process. If you have any future questions or need further assistance, please feel...
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Sarah is very knowledgeable and I trust Griffin Funding to give me the best service they can
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:41 AM
Carolyn, I'm pleased to hear that you feel confident in my expertise and the service from Griffin Funding. If you need any assistance or have more questions, I'm here to help.
Our experience with Griffin Funding on 2 separate refinances was outstanding. Christine, Michelle, and Charles were such a pleasure to work with. The expedient communication during the process was unlike any other lender we have ever experienced...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Austin, I'm pleased to hear that your experience with Griffin Funding was so positive. It's wonderful that Christine, Michelle, and Charles made the refinance process smooth for you. Thank you for recommending their services and for sharing...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you for the great rating, pamb9251! I appreciate your support.
Griffin funding just helped us refinance our home mortgage and were outstanding to work with! The team we worked with was great at communicating throughout the entire process - quickly ran us through a few options to figure out the right combination...
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July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Chris, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear that you had a positive experience refinancing your home mortgage with us. It's wonderful to know that Megan and the team were helpful throughout the process. Thank you for your feedback...
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My experience refinancing with Griffin Funding was fabulous. It was pleasure working with Christine, she is absolutely delightful with her stellar professional service and upbeat spirit, keeping me informed throughout entire refinance loan...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Tray, I'm glad to hear that your refinancing experience with Christine and Griffin Funding was so positive. It's wonderful to know that her professional service and communication made the process smooth for you and your family. Thank you for...
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Just completed a refinance with them and they were awesome. Everything went smoothly, quickly, and professionally. Extremely happy with them. Definitely would recommend.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Angel, I appreciate your positive feedback on your refinancing experience with us. I'm glad to hear that the process was smooth and professional for you. Thank you for recommending us!
Just completed a refinance with them and they were awesome. Everything went smoothly, quickly, and professionally. Extremely happy with them. Definitely would recommend.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Angel, I'm so glad to hear that your refinance process went smoothly and professionally. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I'm grateful for your kind words.
Since 2016, as interest rates decreased, we have had the pleasure of working three times with Sarah Howell and her team. Each time they guided us through all the requirements of the VA in an exceptional manner. They were responsive,. knowledgeable,...
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Thank you Griffin Funding for all your support and fast service. A special thanks to Colby and Meagan for all ways looking out for my best interest.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words, David. It's good to know that Colby and Meagan were able to support you effectively. Thank you for acknowledging their efforts, and I'm pleased we could provide you with fast service.
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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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