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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Personnel were courteous, diplomatic and professional despite the total amount of beureacratic paper that had to be signed and processed.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
Dennis, I'm grateful for your kind words about the courteous and professional service you received. I understand that dealing with a lot of paperwork can be challenging, and I'm pleased our team was able to assist you effectively.
William Lyons got us an excellent loan with a bank that has been great. He got it done where my friend and local mortgage banker could not.On a lark, and out of frustration with my former banker, I entered my contact info into a random pop-up...
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Reply from Owner
October 31st, 2015 12:00 AM
So happy with could help with everything, John. We look forward to working with you in the future!
It was a great pleasure working with William and Michael at Griffin Funding. I have refinanced my home twice with them and did not have any problems. Communication was prompt and William and Michael were easy to reach if I had any questions....
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Reply from Owner
October 31st, 2015 12:00 AM
Thanks so much for the kind review, John. We loved working with you. Feel free to reach out with any other refinancing needs or questions.
I just refinanced two properties with Griffin Funding in Los Angeles county. I was highly impressed by the professionalism, knowledge, and work ethics of the people at this company. They were always on top of the things and were able to answer...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words about my team at Griffin Funding, sgarcha100. It's wonderful to hear that you had a positive experience refinancing your properties with us. Thank you for trusting us with such an important process, and I'm...
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We just funded and are very happy. Griffin offered a great deal which was hard to find anywhere else and then did what they said they would do. William provides timely and consistent communication and his team are all friendly with good comms...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Leigh. It's wonderful to hear that you had a positive experience with Griffin and William, and that their communication and service met your expectations. Thank you for recommending us!
Bill and his team at Griffin helped me so much. I was not to familiar with the process, but they walked me through every step with great care. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a loan. They work hard/efficient and know what they are...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:00 AM
Thank you, Joe, for sharing your wonderful experience with Bill and his team at Griffin. I'm glad to hear they provided you with the support and guidance you needed throughout the loan process. Your recommendation means a lot!
William Lyons and his team at Griffin Funding did exactly what they said they would do--they got me funded for a VA loan refinance at a package rate I simply couldn't pass up. Then, they called me a half-year later with rate reduction! They...
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Reply from Owner
October 31st, 2015 12:00 AM
Thanks for the recommendation, JD! We are always looking out for your best interest. Thank you for putting your trust in us!
Griffin Funding not only provides the best VA loan programs to help veterans, but they also have an incredible corporate giving program. Griffin Funding has sponsored the training of a rescue dog through the Shelter to Soldier program to become...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:00 AM
Thank you, Kyrie, for your thoughtful review. I'm pleased to hear that you appreciate our efforts to support veterans through our loan programs and charitable initiatives. Your kind words mean a lot, and I'm glad we could provide assistance...
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Had a great experience with a complicated refinance that no one else could handle; was told several times that the deal couldn't be done but William made it happen. I don't live in the area, but they made it very easy on me - even having someone...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:00 AM
Sara, I'm grateful for your kind words about your refinancing experience. It's wonderful to hear that William was able to assist with your complex situation and make the process convenient for you despite the distance. If you need anything...
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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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