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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They deserve more stars than five Can't say enough how pleased i was working with colby and her hole team. I needed a loan for self employed . From day one Her team always kept me informed what was the next process. Keep the loan moving forward....
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:52 AM
Kevin, I appreciate your kind words about working with Colby and her team. I'm glad to hear that they kept you informed and supported throughout the loan process. Thank you for your positive feedback, and I'll be sure to share it with the team!...
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Wonderful service by Guy Troxler, Molly Gregoire, and especially Lisa Ortmeier. From the beginning of this process, through to the quick close, this team was fabulous. Very invested, thoughtful, and efficient. Thank you!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Guy Troxler, Molly Gregoire, and Lisa Ortmeier. It's wonderful to know they could provide you with invested and efficient service from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your...
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Buyers beware. These people are dishonest and will promise you anything to get you on board.
Dear Griffin Funding Team,We are writing this review with immense gratitude and satisfaction for the outstanding services provided by Griffin Funding, Inc. Throughout our journey of securing homes, you have demonstrated unparalleled professionalism,...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Vanessa and Rich, I truly appreciate your heartfelt review and am so grateful for your continued trust in Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to hear that Charles, Lisa, Molly, and our underwriting team were able to support you through the homeownership...
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Dear Griffin Funding Team,We are writing this review with immense gratitude and satisfaction for the outstanding services provided by Griffin Funding, Inc. Throughout our journey of securing homes, you have demonstrated unparalleled professionalism,...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Vanessa and Rich, I am incredibly grateful for your kind words and detailed feedback. It's wonderful to hear that Charles, Lisa, Molly, and our underwriting team made such a positive impact on your homeownership journey. Your trust and loyalty...
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James picinich the sr loan officer is the most arrogant and lazy employee at this company. I have excellent credit and over 150k in deposits to my bank account in the last 12 months. I owe about 90k on my home valued at over 300k. I’ve had...
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Griffin Funding makes refinancing simple! I was very pleased with Charlie, Nick, and Lisa! They are friendly, responsive and worked hard to close my loan in a timely manner! Keep Winning Griffin Funding!
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Doc, I'm happy to hear that you found the refinancing process with Griffin Funding to be simple and efficient. It's great to know that Charlie, Nick, and Lisa provided friendly and responsive service in closing your loan promptly. Thank you...
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My experience with them was awesome. They answered all my questions and guided me throughout the whole process. Charles, Molly, and Jeanne were very helpful and responded to my emails very promptly.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Douglas, I'm grateful to hear that you had an awesome experience with us. It's wonderful to know that Charles, Molly, and Jeanne were able to guide you through the process effectively and respond to all your questions promptly. Thank you for...
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Griffin Funding makes refinancing simple! I was very pleased with Charlie, Nick, and Lisa! They are friendly, responsive and worked hard to close my loan in a timely manner! Keep Winning Griffin Funding!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:52 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with Charlie, Nick, and Lisa. Your kind words about their friendliness and responsiveness are truly appreciated, and I'm pleased that the refinancing process went smoothly for you. Thank you...
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My experience with them was awesome. They answered all my questions and guided me throughout the whole process. Charles, Molly, and Jeanne were very helpful and responded to my emails very promptly.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM
Douglas, I'm so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience and found Charles, Molly, and Jeanne to be helpful. It's great to know that your questions were answered promptly and that you felt well-guided throughout the process....
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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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