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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Sarah helped get our loan completed after the previous loan officer left. Sarah reached out during the transition. With the help from Liz and Sarah we were able to get to closing.
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March 13th, 2026 10:06 PM
Thank you Mark, it was a pleasure working with you!
Sarah was very warm and welcoming in her demeanor; she was very knowledgeable about the financial products and the services offered; and she walked us through the entire application process. She was also very responsive anytime we had questions...
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March 13th, 2026 10:07 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Neeraj!
Sarah and her team, Nina and Nick, were amazing! Completely smoked the competition in the rate they offered, just like the first time when we used them. They were also great at working in a different time zone and were very quick to get everything...
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March 13th, 2026 10:08 PM
It was a pleasure working with you again, Brett! Thank you so much!
Going , through the Home buying and selling process at the same time can be extremely stressful. It is vital that you have a Loan Officer and Agent that are seasoned and can handle any curve ball thrown at them to be able to secure your home...
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March 13th, 2026 10:07 PM
As always a pleasure working with you and your family, Joseph! Thank you!
Sarah was amazing and her team was great from start to finish
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March 13th, 2026 10:08 PM
Appreciate you, Josh - thank you!
I was seeking a HELOC on a primary residence with 50% equity. However, I was recently self-employed so did have sufficient income history for a traditional HELOC. Sarah talked me through various options until we found one that worked.
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March 13th, 2026 10:09 PM
Thank you Theresa! It was a pleasure working with you!
Our situation was difficult, so we had to extend the closing date several times, but we finally closed thanks to everyone’s patience.
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March 13th, 2026 10:09 PM
Thank you Cristina, you were a pleasure to work with!
professional customer service providing quick responses and options
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March 13th, 2026 10:08 PM
Thank you Deepak! Always enjoy working with you!
Sarah, Nina and Andrea always make the mortgage process seamless from start to finish! This is my second loan completed within the last couple months with no issues and fast closings. Thanks again to the team!
Reply from Sarah Howell
March 27th, 2026 11:35 PM
Thank you John! Appreciate you!
Griffin funding was successful in meeting and exceeding our home mortgage loan needs. thank you to Laura, Nina, and Molly. Bill, you have an exceptional team here.
Reply from Owner
January 14th, 2026 12:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful review, David. We're thrilled Laura, Nina, and Molly exceeded your mortgage needs. I will be sure to pass your praise along to Bill and the whole team. We appreciate your trust and are here for any future home financing...
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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
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 1333968
Disclaimer
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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