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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I chatted with 2 reps; one with less experience and other more; no reply after an email and Tex then a vm then replied with basic dumb text like are you still interested to move forward when all docs are emailed and I can’t even get an update...
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I chatted with 2 reps; one with less experience and other more; no reply after an email and Tex then a vm then replied with basic dumb text like are you still interested to move forward when all docs are emailed and I can’t even get an update...
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Was in process then ghosted by rep Jorge- unprofessional
I was contacted by Guy Troxler. He later informed me about my pre-approval of 250k purchased price. He later informed me about talking to his manager about possibly getting a higher higher approval. I emailed and called and nothing. I guess...
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I was contacted by Guy Troxler. He later informed me about my pre-approval of 250k purchased price. He later informed me about talking to his manager about possibly getting a higher higher approval. I emailed and called and nothing. I guess...
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We needed to refi a rental but I could not find a decent mortgage anywhere - I'd been looking for at least 10 months, talked to dozens of lenders. Everything had early payoff penalties or some other gimmick, or there was something about the...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Amy, I'm so glad to hear that Marina and her team were able to help you secure a loan for your rental property. It's great to know they could find a solution that met your needs, especially in today's challenging market. Thank you for sharing...
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Sarah and Jeanne were positive and encouraging. They kept me informed and worked with me to reach the goal of finding a good loan.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Margaret, I'm grateful for your kind words about Jeanne and me. It's wonderful to hear that we could keep you informed and support you in finding a good loan with Griffin Funding. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Salt that looks like Sugar. I was attempting to Refinance a property that was purchased "Subject to" ( I explained this prior to putting in an application and paying for the apprisal as this was my only concern) I was told it was fine. ALL...
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Salt that looks like Sugar. I was attempting to Refinance a property that was purchased "Subject to" ( I explained this prior to putting in an application and paying for the apprisal as this was my only concern) I was told it was fine. ALL...
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Great service! Jorge was very helpful and knowledgeable of the process. This made my experience so much easier.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience, John. It's wonderful to know that Jorge was able to assist you effectively. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
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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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