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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My experience with Griffin Funding was outstanding. I met with Scott Van Vugt on a Friday to discuss a cash out refi. He was very consultative in the discussion and we agreed to move forward. He watched rates and by the following Tuesday we...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Thaddeus, I'm pleased to hear about your positive experience with Scott Van Vugt and the team at Griffin Funding. It's great to know that they were able to secure a lower rate for you during such a challenging time. Thank you for your recommendation...
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Charles “Charlie” serviced my loan from griffin. He went above and beyond - answering all my questions before, during and even after we closed. He cares about his clients and it shows. I truly appreciate all his effort and would recommend him...
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July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
Mary, I'm pleased to hear that Charlie provided such great service with your loan from Griffin. It's wonderful to know he was attentive and supportive throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your kind words....
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you, Meagan, for the perfect rating! I'm glad to see you had a positive experience.
Griffin Funding team was great, always in communication with us, great customer service and very knowledgeable. All members of the team were available when needed and the entire transaction went really smooth. We are very pleased with the refinance...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Carolina, I'm glad to hear that you had a smooth refinance process with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that the team's communication and knowledge met your expectations. Thank you for recommending their services!
Working with Scott and his team was smooth from the begging, especially for being first time buyers. He made sure we understood all the pros and cons each step of the way and always had our best interest in mind. We definitely felt we were...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
Patricia, I'm glad to hear that you had a smooth experience working with Scott and his team. It's wonderful to know that they provided clear guidance and supported your best interests throughout the process. Thank you for your kind words and...
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Great communication and follow through.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:39 AM
Michael, thank you for your positive feedback on my communication and follow-through. I'm glad I could be of assistance to you. If you ever need further support, please feel free to reach out.
Sarah has experience and knowledge with VA loans. In my experience finding a lending company willing to work with VA loans, and the knowledge needed to do them correctly is rare. So Sarah, and the company as a whole did a great job. I will...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:39 AM
Noah, I appreciate your kind words about my experience and knowledge with VA loans. It's rewarding to know that you found our services valuable and that you would recommend us. If you have any further needs or questions, please feel free to...
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My refinance was flawless, easy and very convenient.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:39 AM
Gordon, I'm pleased to hear that your refinance process was flawless and convenient. It's great to know that everything went smoothly for you. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Very helpful and on her personal time she helped out. Demonstrating dedication.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:39 AM
Marcus, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear that my dedication was helpful to you. It's important to me to support my clients whenever they need it. If there's anything more I can do, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I felt we had enough communication to make our home purchase a success.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:10 PM
James, I'm pleased to hear that the communication was sufficient for your home purchase. Thank you for sharing your experience with Griffin Funding.
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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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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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