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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A bit late — but I found Griffin Funding when I was struggling to find a lender that would work with my unique 1099 situation. Based in Iowa, I was also trying to find a lender who could help me find a loan to work with my non-urban property....
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July 10th, 2026 05:07 AM
Garret, I'm glad to hear that Colby, Ashley, and Kayla were able to assist you so effectively with your unique lending needs. It's wonderful to know that they went above and beyond to help you secure your loan. Thank you for your kind words...
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Overall a pretty smooth process getting a HELOC with Griffin. Staff is communicative, and there are several people working on each loan, so you have multiple contacts to reach out to when you need a question answered. Would definitely consider...
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July 10th, 2026 05:07 AM
I'm glad to hear that you found the HELOC process smooth and appreciated the communication from our staff, Eric. It's great to know that having multiple contacts was helpful for you. Thank you for considering us again in the future!
Lisa and Chris where both great through the whole process .. would highly recomend.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:07 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words about Lisa and Chris. It's wonderful to hear that they were able to provide you with a great experience. Thank you for recommending us!
Had a great experience working with my Loan Officer Charles Toll. My Loan Processing Assistant Andromeda was great to work with day to day as I had questions or items were needed. Andromeda really helped keep the team and process moving. Molly...
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July 10th, 2026 05:07 AM
I'm pleased to hear that Charles, Andromeda, and Molly were so helpful throughout your loan process. It’s great to know our team made the experience smooth for you. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
Lauren called me and it was less than pleasant.Gave her all relative information and she failed to take notes and kept asking repetitive questions and arguing.I have 50+ doors and property investment, development is my fulltime job. This woman...
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From start to finish working with Griffin Funding was a pleasant experience. They were professional, very friendly and patient, going above and beyond, when I had many questions to ask. My team that I worked with was Greg Deskin, Andromeda...
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July 10th, 2026 05:06 AM
Julie, I'm pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's great to know that Greg, Andromeda, and Emily provided the professional and friendly service you needed. Thank you for your kind words!
I used Griffin Funding for a refinance on my new construction home. This was my 8th real estate transaction and The quality of Griffin Funding's service is far better than any lender I've worked with. They work fast and thoroughly to get financing...
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July 10th, 2026 05:06 AM
Mia, thank you for your kind words and recommendation. I'm pleased to know that you found our service to be of high quality, especially in comparison to your previous experiences. It's great to hear that our team's efficiency and thoroughness...
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Deanna and Scott🙏. You guys are amazing and know what you are doing. I appreciate all your hard work through the process. Thank you both and Griffin funding !!!
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July 10th, 2026 05:07 AM
Aj, I'm grateful for your kind words about Deanna and Scott. It's wonderful to hear that their expertise and hard work made a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for choosing Griffin Funding!
This isn't my first loan but it is my first DSCR loan. At the start of my loan process everything was flowers.Griffin Funding offers great products and they are at competitive rates, Ryles did a good job explaining in detail his answers to...
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Ive tried to work with other loan companies and Griffin made it the easiest. The process was always moving forward and it far exceeded my expectations. Thanks to all of the team at Griffin
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:06 AM
Andrew, I'm grateful to hear that your experience with us was smooth and exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful to know that the process was seamless for you. Thank you for choosing Griffin!
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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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