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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Recently refinanced my home with Griffin Funding, (VA streamline). They made the entire process super easy and smooth. Griffin Funding rocks!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Ragnar, I'm glad to hear that your refinancing process with Griffin Funding went smoothly and easily. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated!
Very easy to work with!
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Carrie, I appreciate your feedback. I'm happy to hear that you found it easy to work with me! If there's anything else I can assist you with, feel free to reach out.
My refinance VA loan went through Sarah and she got me a great rate and was very pleasant to work with. I have recommended her to other veterans.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Paul, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that you found the refinance process smooth and that you're satisfied with the rate we secured. Your recommendation to other veterans means a lot to me. If you need anything else,...
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All Griffin Lending personnel did a great job. Sarah was particularly accommodating and was a great pleasure to work with.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Gary, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found working with me and the team at Griffin Lending to be a great pleasure. If you have any more feedback or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out.
San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Jon S
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you, Jon, for the great rating! I'm glad you had a positive experience.
All aspects of loan process were expertly handled
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Edward, I appreciate your feedback and am glad to hear that you felt the loan process was handled expertly. Thank you for sharing your experience with me!
Now this is how refinancing is supposed to be...easy, professional and quick. With help from Matt and Christine, my wife and I (both U.S. Navy Veterans) were able to refinance our VA loan resulting in a great interest rate and a significant...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
Johnny, I'm glad to hear that your refinancing process was smooth and effective. It's wonderful that Matt and Christine were able to assist you in achieving a great interest rate and reducing your monthly payments. Thank you for sharing your...
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Awesome. Superior customer service. Griffin provided a nearly frictionless process, and its information was accurate, which was not the case with some competitors. More important, though, is that the people we worked with, I believe, acted...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Brett, I'm grateful for your kind words about the customer service you received. It's good to hear that Griffin provided you with accurate information and options that helped guide your decision-making process. I'm pleased to know you felt...
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The personal touch, always being available when I had a question and quick response time. Also very professional and wealth of knowledge displayed through out our transaction.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:40 AM
Roberto, thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to hear that you appreciated my availability and quick response time during our transaction. It's great to know that my professionalism and knowledge were helpful to you. If you have any further...
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San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Gail C
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you, Gail, for the great rating! I appreciate it and hope to continue providing a positive experience for you.
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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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