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
Location & Business Hours
Business Hours
Wed
9 AM to 5 PM
Thu
9 AM to 5 PM
Fri
9 AM to 5 PM
View All days
Search Reviews
Search
Write a Review
Overall Ratings
Filter by Date
Range
Filter by Rating
Reviews from Web
At first, they sounded amazing. Almost too good to be true. Was sold on 20-28 day closings, good rates and high, but acceptable points. However, the reality is that I bet on this lender and lost. The loans are 60 days in, they keep adding conditions...
read more
At first, they sounded amazing. Almost too good to be true. Was sold on 20-28 day closings, good rates and high, but acceptable points. However, the reality is that I bet on this lender and lost. The loans are 60 days in, they keep adding conditions...
read more
I had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. As I was attempting to relocate to another state for work, I actually talked with another lender in the early stages, which was a helpful comparison. It was like night and day. Kelli and Kristi...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Kelli and Kristi at Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that their support and responsiveness made a significant difference for you as a first-time home buyer. Your recommendation means a lot...
read more
I had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. As I was attempting to relocate to another state for work, I actually talked with another lender in the early stages, which was a helpful comparison. It was like night and day. Kelli and Kristi...
read more
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:52 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had such a good experience with Kelli and Kristi at Griffin Funding, dh. It sounds like they provided the support and responsiveness you needed during your relocation. I appreciate your kind words and recommendation!...
read more
IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR, RUN AWAY . I am a investor looking for a re-fi on a 4 plex. I was going to do some renovations on the building along with a new roof. I paid way too much for the appraisal they ordered and it actually came in at 100k...
read more
Reply from Owner
October 24th, 2022 12:00 AM
Sir, no QM or Non-QM lender on the planet will lend on a property that needs a new roof/roof repairs. We suggest that you reach out to a hard money lender or get the roof repaired. Thank You, The Griffin Team!
These people won't stop calling me. They have harassed me for the last month. It started when I applied for a mortgage through lending tree and somehow these people got my number and have called me multiple times a day, every day since, even...
read more
Very knowledgeable professional individuals. Lexie, Nick and Jared handled the process very quickly and accurately. They kept me abreast to changes and how I could receive the best rate and largest cash out. This was my second time conducting...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Rick, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Lexie, Nick, and Jared. I'm pleased to hear that their expertise and attention to detail made the refinancing process seamless for you. It's great to know you felt well-informed and...
read more
Very knowledgeable professional individuals. Lexie, Nick and Jared handled the process very quickly and accurately. They kept me abreast to changes and how I could receive the best rate and largest cash out. This was my second time conducting...
read more
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Rick, I'm grateful for your kind words about Lexie, Nick, and Jared. It's nice to hear that you found the refinancing process smooth and efficient. If there's anything else I can assist you with in the future, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks to Carley Waters for helping me and making the process of acquiring my loan for my Florida condo such a breeze. She stayed in touch through the entire process, and was quick to respond to my questions anytime. Thanks to Lisa and Christina,...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Donna, I'm thankful for your kind words about Carley, Lisa, and Christina. It's great to hear that they made the loan process smooth and were responsive to your needs. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm pleased that you had such a positive...
read more
Thanks to Carley Waters for helping me and making the process of acquiring my loan for my Florida condo such a breeze. She stayed in touch through the entire process, and was quick to respond to my questions anytime. Thanks to Lisa and Christina,...
read more
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
I'm glad to hear that Carley Waters, Lisa, and Christina provided such a positive experience for you, Donna. It's wonderful that they made the loan process smooth and were so responsive to your needs. Thank you for recommending them!
851–860 of 1269
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
Search Rank ScoreLearn More →
What is the Search Rank Score®?
Experience.com’s Search Rank Score measures a professional’s online search visibility across hundreds of key SEO attributes.
Positions
- Griffin Funding - Sr. Mortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2015 - Current
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 1333968
Disclaimer
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.
Griffin Funding
State Licensing