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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Josh Miller is the best. Call him!
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Josh Miller. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
We applied at 4:30 PM Eastern on a Friday and submitted all of our documentation over the weekend. Monday was a holiday and we closed on Tuesday afternoon. The money was in our bank account Monday morning. This process could not have been easier....
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your fantastic review, Shannon! We're thrilled to hear that your application process was smooth and efficient, especially with the quick turnaround time. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad we could help you...
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Charles and his team were very communicative, responsive, and made the loan happen on a very short timeline--which was crucial. He and his team demonstrated professionalism and expertise throughout the whole process.
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Katelyn! We're thrilled to hear that Charles and the team were able to meet your needs promptly and professionally. Your satisfaction is our priority, and it's great to know we could assist you effectively....
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San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Bhargav S
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your fantastic review, Bhargav! We're thrilled to hear that you had a five-star experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Joey L
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your five-star review, Joey! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Griffin teamI wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the exceptional service I have received fromLoan officer to loan processing teamThough I’ve had to pause things for now due to my health condition, thanks for the Get Well Gift,...
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, Ali. We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Lauren, Nina, and the rest of our team. Your health is the priority, and we appreciate your understanding during this...
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DANGER BEWARE of this lender...they are extremely nice initially but will turn on you aggressively. I worked specifically with Colby Freer who was very nice during the process of getting me to do a risky loan with them. She became aggressive...
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October 24th, 2025 12:00 AM
We sincerely regret to hear about your experience and the distress it has caused you. Your feedback is critical, and we take such concerns very seriously. We are committed to improving our services and ensuring that our clients are treated...
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Adam and Adriana were excellent to deal with.
Prompt answers to any questions and kept me up to date in the process.
Looking forward to working with them again
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Tony! We're thrilled to hear that Adam and Adriana provided you with excellent service and kept you informed throughout the process. We look forward to working with you again in the future! Your satisfaction...
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My lending representative, Greg Deskin went out of his way to be available to answer all my questions. I appreciated their (his) patience & dedication and would recommend Griffin Funding to anyone in need of financing support.
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words about Greg Deskin and your positive experience with Griffin Funding. We're thrilled to hear that he was able to provide you with the support and patience you needed. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re...
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UPDATE!! Griffin Funding has already sold our loan and then it was sold a second time in less than four months!! 100% of all our problems was due to poor communication on their side. In the end we got the loan but it was because we pushed back...
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October 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you've experienced with our communication and the handling of your loan process. Your feedback is invaluable, and we take your concerns seriously as we strive to improve our services. Please know...
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About
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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