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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Griffin Funding made our refi very low-stress. The team was organized and very responsive. They worked hard with us did their best to broker the best deal possible for us. Scott and guy were very helpful getting us started. Christina was amazing...
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Megan Thayer and David Mufareh were excellent to work with in my loan application process. They were caring and also provided prompt responses. I highly recommend them!
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July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Thank you, Salim, for sharing your positive experience. I'm glad to hear that Megan Thayer and David Mufareh were helpful throughout your loan application process. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!
Meghan was awesome to work with in getting my refinancing done. This has to be the best company I have ever had the pleasure of working with when getting a mortgage. I have used several different companies over the years for purchasing homes...
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July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
Jeff, I'm so glad to hear about your positive experience with Meghan and Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that everything was handled quickly and efficiently, and that you felt well-informed throughout the process. Your kind words mean...
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Meagan & Kristi you both Rock, you two made me feel as if I was talk to my sister's. You answered all my questions and made my experience very personable. I think Griffin funding is lucky to have you both. I will highly recommend you to my...
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July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
John, I'm so glad to hear that Meagan and Kristi made your experience feel so personal and comfortable. It's wonderful to know that they could assist you effectively. Thank you for your kind words and your recommendations. Wishing you all the...
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Megan and Carley are awesome to worked with they Made everything easy and smooth through out the process. Highly recommended 👌
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July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
I'm glad to hear that Megan and Carley provided you with such a smooth experience, Harold. Thank you for recommending them, and I appreciate your positive feedback!
In October 2020 we decided to refinance our home to achieve a lower interest rate. After thoroughly researching Griffin Funding, we chose Griffin to work the refinance. CEO Bill Lyons turned my account over to Laura Swartz (Loan Officer) and...
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July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
I'm grateful to hear about your positive experience with Laura and Dani during your refinance process, Jerry. It's nice to know they kept you well-informed despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. Your kind words are truly valued,...
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GRIFFIN FUNDING IS AN HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY, and DEDICATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. I wish all mortgage companies were as respectableas Griffin Funding. I have worked with Griffin Funding since 2014 and done three phenomenal refinancings with the company....
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July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Thank you, J, for sharing your wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. I'm pleased to hear that Bill Lyons, Colby Freer, and Dani Kammann provided such excellent service and that your refinancings were smooth and beneficial. Your detailed...
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Anna and I chose Griffin Funding for it's hands on personalized handling for our refinancing needs. We got the best VA-rate and in such a short time.
We'll use Griffin Funding again and again.
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July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
Nicholas, I'm pleased to hear that you and Anna had a great experience with Griffin Funding and found the VA-rate to be favorable. It's wonderful to know that our personalized approach met your refinancing needs. Thank you for your trust, and...
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Griffin Funding provided great support in my quest in refinancing my VA loan. Both Ben and Christina kept me informed on every step and helped solve any issues that came up. I highly recommend Griffin Funding for your home loan or refinancing...
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July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Glen, I'm so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that Ben and Christina were able to support you effectively throughout the refinancing process. Thank you for your recommendation!
Working with Guy and Christine for our refinance is amazing. Guy walked through everything and answered all of our questions as we needed. Christine followed up with us for the documentation and explained the detail for us. We got our refinance...
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July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Vivian, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear that working with Guy and Christine made your refinancing process smooth and efficient. It's wonderful to know that all your questions were addressed effectively, and everything went...
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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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Licenses
- 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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