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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Extremely dissatisfied with the service quality and overall expertise of the loan officers. The positive reviews may not be authentic. I'll be sharing a formal complaint
fast and easy, facilitated my ability to offer on my next purchase. will use them for my next deal
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
Brian, I'm glad to hear that the process was fast and easy for you. I appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting with your next deal.
My journey with Griffin Funding was easy, quick, and seamless. I contacted Griffin via their online form. Sarah reached out within hours and got a phone call scheduled. On our phone call we went over what was possible and then Sarah followed...
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Reply from San Diego Headquarters
April 29th, 2026 05:45 PM
Thank you, Sydney! This is exactly the experience we strive to deliver — keeping clients informed, supported, and stress-free every step of the way. We truly appreciate the kind words and the recommendation!
This team of Sarah, Jeanne and Molly were incredible. They were attentive, and ready to answer any questions we asked. Their compassion and time were invaluable to us in this process. I would highly recommend them and would look forward to...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
Julie, I appreciate your kind words about Sarah, Jeanne, and Molly. It's wonderful to hear that their attentiveness and compassion made a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and I look forward to any future...
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They were very good at keeping open, effective lines of communication. I plan to use them again in the future.
Reply from San Diego Headquarters
April 29th, 2026 05:51 PM
Thank you, Troy! We look forward to working with you again!
Very smooth process from beginning to end, excellent communication along the way. I would recommend as well as use again for my financial needs.
Reply from San Diego Headquarters
April 29th, 2026 05:46 PM
Thank you, James! We love hearing that and look forward to working with you again!
Working with Adam was an absolute pleasure. He was highly professional, incredibly responsive, and ensured seamless follow-up throughout the process. Adam made the entire experience straightforward and stress-free. I’ll definitely be working...
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Reply from San Diego Headquarters
April 29th, 2026 05:53 PM
Thank you, Caprice! Making the process straightforward and stress-free is always the goal. Looking forward to working with you again!
My experience with Griffin Funding was nothing short of exceptional! From start to finish, their team provided outstanding service, expertise, and efficiency, making the mortgage process seamless and stress-free.After leaving a message, KC...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
Lillian, I appreciate your wonderful feedback about your experience with Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that KC, Justin, and Andromeda provided you with such exceptional service and support throughout the mortgage process. Your kind words...
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I had the pleasure to work with Jeanne, Jennifer and Lauren. They treated me extremely kind, got me the rates I wanted and we closed super fast. This is my third closing in the last 12 months but Griffin Funding has been top tier!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
Asheya, I'm glad to hear that Jeanne, Jennifer, and Lauren provided you with such a positive experience. It's wonderful to know that Griffin Funding has met your expectations and delivered the rates you wanted efficiently. Thank you for sharing...
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Had a great experience with Griffin Funding, even our realtors were impressed at how easy they made the process. If you self employed this is the company we would recommend
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
Lindsay, I'm glad to hear you had a great experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that even your realtors found the process easy. Thank you for recommending us for self-employed individuals!
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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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