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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Professional informative excellent communication took the stress out of a stressful situation responsive understood time frames made it a pleasant experience and a great %
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Gorman, I'm thankful for your positive feedback. It's good to know that my communication and responsiveness helped make the process pleasant for you. I appreciate you highlighting these aspects of your experience with Griffin Funding.
I was so fortunate to find Griffin Funding to help with a refinance of my home in San Diego that we have owned for over 12 years. My situation was a little different than your usual mortgage lenders were used to dealing with and Sarah Howell...
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July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Stuart, I appreciate your thoughtful review and am pleased to hear about your positive experience with Griffin Funding. It was great working with you and tackling any challenges together. Thank you for recommending us, and I'm glad Shayda and...
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Almost flawless!
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:45 AM
Gregory, I'm pleased to hear that your experience was almost flawless. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Griffin Funding.
Sarah was very knowledgable
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:12 PM
David, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found my expertise helpful. If there's anything more I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I have had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. I had many offers from different companies, but after speaking with Colby I was confident that she was the right person to handle our VA refinance. Her production assistant Shayda was...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Christy, I'm so glad to hear about your wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. It's great that Colby and Shayda were able to provide you with the confidence and support you needed for your VA refinance. Thank you for sharing your kind words...
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Follow up and follow through. Team stayed on top of details and completed refi in reasonable time.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:11 PM
Phillip, I'm grateful for your positive feedback. It's good to know that the team and I were able to stay on top of the details and complete your refinancing in a reasonable time. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me...
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We have used Griffin Funding for the last three refinances. I've compared and looked around but end up coming back to Griffin because they have offered me the best deal and the complete transaction is handled professionally and expeditiously....
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Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:45 AM
Harry, I'm glad to know that you've consistently found Griffin Funding to offer the best deals for your refinances. I appreciate your trust and am pleased that you've experienced professional and efficient service with us each time. Thank you...
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On top of the details, made us feel valued. Stuck to our schedule. Always friendly.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:45 AM
Phillip, I'm grateful for your kind words. It's great to hear that you felt valued and that I could accommodate your schedule while maintaining a friendly approach. Thank you for sharing your experience with Griffin Funding.
Friendly and professional
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:11 PM
Brett, thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased to know you found the service both friendly and professional. If there's anything more I can do for you, please let me know!
Sarah was quick to respond and ensured that I had all the information that I needed to make an informed decision on everything through our refinance. This was our first refinance experience and it was great all the way through.
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June 3rd, 2026 11:45 AM
Kristopher, I'm pleased to know that your first refinance experience was great and that I could provide you with the necessary information to make informed decisions. Thank you for sharing your positive 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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- 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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