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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Griffin funding got us the loan we needed, when so many others could not. Ben, Jeanne and the rest of their staff were outstanding. Griffin funding is the only company I will call for a loan in the future.
We highly recommend them.
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
I'm so grateful to hear that Ben, Jeanne, and the team were able to assist you with your loan needs, Curtis. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm pleased to know we could help when others couldn't. Thank you for your kind words and trust...
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I would highly recommend Griffin Funding. Scott Denissen and team where totally awesome to work with. It went fast from start to finish. I refinance my house, never did anything like that befor.Scott and the team walked me threw it all step...
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Thank you, Cheryl, for sharing your wonderful experience with Scott, Andromeda, Emily, and the rest of the team. I'm glad they could guide you smoothly through your first refinance process. It's great to hear how supportive everyone was in...
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David and Lisa were great from a customer service perspective. Loan was an outside the box type loan, that was extremely helpful and closed in about three weeks. Very easy process.
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Jerry, I'm glad to hear that David and Lisa provided you with great customer service and that the loan process was smooth and helpful for your needs. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Lisa at Griffin Funding was a pleasure to work with processing our loan, I highly recommend this company and their team.
Dominick Marchese
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July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
Thank you, Dominick, for sharing your positive experience with Lisa at Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that the loan process went smoothly for you.
As a small business owner, getting a conventional loan has its challenges. Griffin Funding really came through. Cameron A. and Ashley B. were very timely and efficient with communications and the processing of documents throughout the process....
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Fancy, I appreciate your kind words and I'm grateful to hear that Cameron A. and Ashley B. provided timely and efficient support during your loan process. It's good to know that Griffin Funding could assist you as a small business owner. If...
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I was running into issue after issue with my new purchase due to being self-employed. After some research, I decided to reach out to Griffin. I was a little skeptical about bank statement loans, but thought it was worth a shot. I’m really glad...
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Mark, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear that James, Lisa, and Molly were able to assist you with your mortgage needs. It's great to know that their efforts helped you achieve your goal in a timely manner. Thank you for recommending...
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Charles and Kayla were both very helpful. They were prompt and courteous, and I was able to acquire funding and close ahead of schedule!
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Dagoberto, I'm pleased to hear that Charles and Kayla were able to assist you so effectively. It's great to know the process went smoothly and ahead of schedule. Thank you for sharing your experience!
This is my 2nd loan with Charles toll. Awesome guy , very knowledgeable and easy to work with . I will highly recommend him for any of your home lending needs . Thank you Charles toll
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July 10th, 2026 05:05 AM
I'm glad to hear about your positive experience with Charles Toll, Sujay. It's wonderful to know that his knowledge and approach made the process smooth for you. Your recommendation means a lot, and it's great to know you're satisfied with...
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Ryles Deanna and Katie are a great team. Closed within 30 days and helped me close on two properties in 60+ days. Thanks for all the hard work.
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July 10th, 2026 05:04 AM
Chris, I'm happy to hear that Ryles, Deanna, and Katie were able to assist you effectively. It's great to know they helped you close on your properties so efficiently. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Great team and great experience.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:08 AM
I'm glad to hear you had a great experience, Joshua. Thank you for your kind words about the team.
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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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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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