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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Unfortunately, I have to recommend against anyone using Griffin Funding. I started the process with a loan officer that was great, and seemed to be on top of things. She left the company, and I was assisgned to someone else. Everything seemed...
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Being retired without a traditional salary, I quickly learned that getting a mortgage is a very different “thing”! The lenders I’d previously used didn’t offer mortgages for situations like this. They weren’t very optimistic about me finding...
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July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
Greg, I'm glad to hear that Griffin Funding was able to assist you with your mortgage needs in such a unique situation. It's good to know that our team was responsive and provided the necessary guidance throughout the process. I appreciate...
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Being retired without a traditional salary, I quickly learned that getting a mortgage is a very different “thing”! The lenders I’d previously used didn’t offer mortgages for situations like this. They weren’t very optimistic about me finding...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
Greg, I'm pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's good to know that our team was able to assist you effectively with the asset-backed mortgage process. Thank you for sharing your detailed journey with us,...
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The funding team that helped me at Griffin funding: Sarah, Kayla, and Ashley are lending rock stars! Many single words describe them - some of which are professional, experienced, hard-working, thorough, honest, genuine, detailed, giving real...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
Tom, I'm grateful for your kind words about my work alongside Kayla and Ashley at Griffin Funding. It's nice to know that our dedication and professionalism made your mortgage experience positive and stress-free. Thank you for acknowledging...
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The funding team that helped me at Griffin funding: Sarah, Kayla, and Ashley are lending rock stars! Many single words describe them - some of which are professional, experienced, hard-working, thorough, honest, genuine, detailed, giving real...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:51 AM
I'm really pleased to hear about your wonderful experience with Sarah, Kayla, and Ashley at Griffin funding. It's great to know they provided you with genuine care and delivered the results you were looking for. Thank you for sharing your positive...
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Great staff and worked with me to obtain this loan and made it an easy process. High quality! You can trust them!
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July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Michael, I'm thankful for your kind words about our staff and the trust you've placed in us. It's great to hear that you found the loan process easy and of high quality.
I highly recommend griffin funding. Ashley Torgerson and Kayla Baucom did a great job. They were professional and on top of the process. They replied to all questions and made the loan process go smoothly. Ashley and Kayla are a great asset...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:52 AM
Thank you, Hank, for your kind words about Ashley and Kayla. I'm pleased to hear that they provided such professional and efficient service, making the loan process smooth for you. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your...
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I had a great lending experience with Colby, Lisa and Molly. They were professional, helpful and kept me informed about my loan all through the process. Lisa was in constant communication regarding the process, and Colby made a special phone...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
William, I'm pleased to hear about your positive lending experience with Colby, Lisa, and Molly. It's wonderful to know that the team kept you informed and addressed your concerns throughout the process. Thank you for considering us for future...
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Definitely your go-to for self employment mortgages. Mine funded in 30 days.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
Devon, I'm glad to hear that your mortgage was funded in 30 days. Thank you for considering me your go-to for self-employment mortgages!
Great communication and effottless closing!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
Randy, I'm pleased to hear that you had a great experience with the communication and closing process. Your kind words mean a lot, and I'm grateful for your feedback!
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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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- 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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