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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Literally closed on my loan within 3 weeks after speaking with Colby. As a business owner always seeking funding, I am trilled to have Griffin Funding in my back pocket!
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July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
I'm pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with Colby and Griffin Funding, Austin. It's great to know that the process went smoothly and efficiently for your business needs. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
Ryles and the team at Griffin exceeded all of my expectations. It was a superior experience. I was anxious living on the east coast and dealing with a California company, but there were no issues with it at all. The bank statement loan was...
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July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
Steve, I'm glad to hear that Ryles and the team at Griffin provided you with such a great mortgage experience. It's wonderful to know that everything went smoothly despite the distance. If you have any further needs or questions, feel free...
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The team at Griffin Funding was amazing from start to finish! Caring most of all in addition to professional, dogged in their efforts and always looking out for the customer.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
Jonathan, I'm grateful for your kind words about Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the professionalism and care shown by the team throughout your experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Ekrem P
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Ekrem! I truly appreciate your support.
Chris Jose and his team absolutely crushed it. They worked diligently and never gave up on making my dream turn into a reality.
Thank you everyone at Griffin Funding for helping me on my 1st home!
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July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
I'm so glad to hear that Chris Jose and the team were able to help make your dream a reality, John. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Griffin Funding for your first home.
It was all really fast, and quick response whenever I came up with questions, great customer service and didn’t hesitate to help in anything I needed help with!
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:47 AM
Diego, I'm happy to know that you found the process fast and that my responses were helpful whenever you had questions. Your recognition of our customer service is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience with Griffin Funding!...
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I highly recommend Cody Unger and Griffin Funding, Inc., for their exceptional service and remarkable professionalism. Throughout the process, Cody and his team demonstrated exceptional knowledge and guided me step by step. Their responsiveness...
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July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
Andrea, I'm grateful for your kind words and recommendation. It's wonderful to hear that Cody and the team at Griffin Funding, Inc. provided you with such a positive and supportive experience. Your feedback about their professionalism and responsiveness...
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I got my first hone loan, manuel, Jeanne and Nathan made it seem like it was an ez process
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July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Yair, I'm glad to hear that Manuel, Jeanne, and Nathan were able to make the process of getting your first home loan feel easy. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Great team to work with from application through closing and afterwards for follow up needs. Very fast turnaround on rental property cash out mortgage. Have used them twice for this product and will again if I need to. Highly recommend for...
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July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
Sara, I appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It's wonderful to hear that you found the process smooth and efficient. I'm grateful for your trust and look forward to assisting you with any future needs.
Kristi, Nat & Jeanne were professional, great communicators and diligent from beginning to end. Would recommend Griffin for mortgage loans outside of a typical secondary home loan. Thanks guys!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
John, I appreciate your kind words about Kristi, Nat, and Jeanne. I'm glad to hear that their professionalism and communication made a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for recommending Griffin for mortgage loans!
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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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