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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Great experience
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
I'm grateful to hear that you had a great experience, LanceALot. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Jorge Vazquez provided excellent service. The entire process was smooth and easy under his direction. I highly recommend Griffin Funding and Sr Loan Officer Jorge Vazquez.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 05:06 AM
Property, I'm pleased to hear that Jorge Vazquez provided you with excellent service and made the process smooth and easy. Thank you for recommending Griffin Funding and acknowledging Jorge's efforts.
Greg made the loan process easy
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
I'm pleased to hear that Greg helped make the loan process easy for you, Shayne. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated!
I am very pleased with Kayla Baucom, Ashley Torgerson, Kristi Manion, Sarah Howell, and Kari Krasovic. Great team!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:06 AM
Daniel, I'm thankful for your kind words about Kayla, Ashley, Kristi, Sarah, and Kari. It's great to hear you had a positive experience with the team!
Excellent service provided by Griffin Funding, they are well organized and very efficient to speed up the lending process. I refinanced my house and the funds were received in about 3 weeks.I had the pleasure to work with Sr Loan Officer Jorge...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
Hola Rosa, agradezco mucho tus amables palabras sobre nuestro equipo y me alegra saber que tu experiencia con Griffin Funding fue positiva. Siempre es un placer saber que Jorge, Molly, y Lisa pudieron asistirte eficazmente en el proceso de...
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I had the pressure of working with Colby and Lisa! Their level of service exceeded my expectations. The minute I got on the phone with Colby I knew she was going to be able to help me. She is very client service driven and was able to work...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
Marianna, I'm grateful for your kind words about Colby and Lisa. It's wonderful to hear that their service exceeded your expectations and that you found Colby's expertise so helpful with your case. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and...
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Griffin Funding got the job done in record time. I kept getting screwed around with another company. They kept adding fees and such, and I dropped them like a bad habit. Took a chance with Griffin Funding after a google search and they swooped...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
Banff, I appreciate you sharing your experience with Griffin Funding. It's great to hear that we could assist you promptly and effectively with your DSCR loan. Thank you for placing your trust in us after your previous challenges.
It has been a real pleasure working with Loan Advisor Ryles Murray, Loan Processing Assistant Lisa Ortmeier, and Senior Processor Molly Gregoire. I had first contacted Ryles several months ago to find out what our options for an asset-based...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
JAZ, I'm glad to hear that your experience with Ryles, Lisa, and Molly was so positive. It's great to know that the team provided you with detailed information and support throughout the process, enabling you to make informed decisions. I'm...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 31st, 2024 06:42 PM
Thank you JJ, it was a pleasure working with you!
Ben and team were amazing! Willingness to work through complexity and make things right. Always truthful and stands by their word.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Thank you, Jonathan, for your kind words about Ben and the team. I'm pleased to know that their dedication and honesty made a positive impact on your experience.
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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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