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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We Love Griffin Funding! The whole team is quick to respond and give excellent advise! We would highly recommend them!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Yvonne, I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Griffin Funding. Your kind words about their team's responsiveness and advice mean a lot. Thank you for recommending them!
The folks at Griffin made our refinance incredibly easy. They were kind, courteous, and attentive. Extremely responsive and helpful when I was unsure of questions. Highly recommend!
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July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Papa. It's great to hear that you found the refinancing process easy and that our team's responsiveness and attentiveness made a positive impact. Thank you for recommending us!
Sarah had a prompt response and was informative thru the entire process.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Jim, I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad to hear that my promptness and information were helpful throughout the process. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
This my third re-fi with Griffin Funding and Sarah Howell, every time my experience was exceptional service. You keep your word and always seek to find my family the best deals. Thank you for all the hard work you do, much appreciated.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Maurice, I'm grateful for your continued trust and kind words. It's wonderful to know that each experience with Griffin Funding and me has met your expectations. I truly appreciate your acknowledgment of our efforts, and if there's anything...
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Fast efficient service great to work with Guy and Andrew. Answered all my questions fast and had no problems closing..the smoothest refinance ever!!!!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:09 AM
Patricia, I’m glad to hear that you had a smooth refinancing process and that Guy and Andrew were able to assist you efficiently. It's wonderful to know all your questions were answered promptly. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!...
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Working with Sarah has always been great. She helps clarify any questions you may have and gives options that best fit your situation. I got my first loan with Sarah and refinanced twice with her. I'm a recurrent client!
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:11 PM
Ricardo, I'm grateful for your continued trust and partnership throughout your loan and refinancing journeys. It's great to know that I've been able to provide clarity and options that suit your needs. Thank you for being a valued client!
So HAPPY we chose Griffin Funding for our refinance. We had a great experience working with Guy Troxler our Loan Officer. I shopped & shopped around to find the best rate we could. Griffin was the FIRST and ONLY lender to give us the BEST RATE...
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July 10th, 2026 05:09 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Guy Troxler and our team at Griffin Funding, Karen. It's wonderful to know that you found our rates competitive and our communication responsive. Thank you for referring Guy to your...
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Hello,I have used Griffin Funding for 3 refis in the past 3 years.Every single time the process has been handled with as much professionalism, efficiency and courtesy as can possibly be expected.The Staff was always quick to respond with any...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Hi Ed, I'm really glad to hear about your positive experiences with Griffin Funding over the past few years. It's great to know that you found our team professional, efficient, and courteous. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look...
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First time to use Griffin Funding for our refinancing and it was worth it. Overall their service was very professional and efficient. From the start of submitting all paperwork thru closing, everything was smooth and within reasonable time....
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July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Raymond, I'm grateful to hear that your experience with Griffin Funding was smooth and efficient. It's wonderful to know that everything went well from start to finish. Thank you for your strong recommendation!
We want to thank Scott & the entire team @ Griffin Funding for their quick, thorough & friendly handling of our recent VA refi. We highly recommend them. Keep up the great work!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
Thank you, Bill, for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that Scott and the team at Griffin Funding provided you with a quick and friendly experience. If you have any more needs in the future, please feel free to reach out.
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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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