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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San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Wilderness M
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again and please reach out if there is anything we can do to help.
I had the pleasure of working with Brian Johnson, Liz Singer, Brandon McCoy and Deanna Griffin on the purchase of multiple investment property in just this year 2026. They have been more than outstanding, responsive, executed the process smoothly...
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Juan, thank you for trusting Brian Johnson, Liz Singer, Brandon McCoy, and Deanna Griffin with your investment purchases. We’re thrilled the team was responsive, executed the process smoothly, and closed on time. Congratulations on expanding...
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I've worked with Griffin on two separate refinances now, with Guy as my main point of contact, and Nina and Ashley providing assistance. Both times, this team adapted to my communication preferences, stayed consistently responsive, and followed...
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Kelly, for the kind review and for trusting Griffin with two refinances. We're glad Guy, Nina, and Ashley were responsive and adapted to your communication preferences. We appreciate you recognizing our experience with self-employed...
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Kristi with Griffin Funding made our first purchase extremely pleasant and we have now utilized them for a refinance as well. Would highly recommend Kristi and her team.
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sean. We’re thrilled Kristi and the Griffin Funding team made both your purchase and refinance pleasant experiences. We appreciate your recommendation and your continued trust. We look forward to helping...
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Sarah kept me updated throughout the purchase. Would love to work with her again!
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April 14th, 2026 11:24 PM
Thank you, Pellego! We’re glad Sarah kept you well updated throughout your purchase. We’d be happy to work with you again in the future!
Phenomenal company. Had issues with others and Griffin stepped up and sealed the deal. Closed on the new house. Very happy
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Derel. We're thrilled Griffin could step up and seal the deal so you could close on your new house. It's wonderful to hear you're very happy. We appreciate you choosing us and are here if you need anything in the...
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San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Vernita D
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April 14th, 2026 11:23 PM
Thank you, Vernita! We appreciate your 5-star rating and are glad to know you had a great experience with us.
They have an excellent product for home equity loans that uses your business revenue to qualify for home equity loans even though it this a personal loan. Andromeda , Josh , Jennifer and the tiers were very swift in every step and they actually...
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April 14th, 2026 11:20 PM
Thank you, Andrew! We’re so glad Andromeda, Josh, Jennifer, and the team were able to move things quickly and stay on top of every step throughout the process. It means a lot to hear the experience came down to the people involved, and we truly...
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The whole process was smooth
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Patrick. We're glad the whole process was smooth for you and appreciate your feedback. Please reach out if we can help with anything else.
I went to Griffin Funding for a specific type of loan when none of my banks would touch my request and denied my needs for funding I was set up with Meagan and Jessie with the company and from start to finish I could not have ask for a better...
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April 30th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you, Scott, for the fantastic review. We’re thrilled Meagan and Jessie were able to secure the loan and provide prompt, professional service when other lenders couldn’t help. We appreciate your trust in Griffin Funding for your real estate...
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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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