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
Do not trust griffin funding!!!! My husband and I choose this lender because of the great reviews we came across. Unfortunately I lost over $5k in Escrow, appraisal and inspection money because of their incompetence in lending requirements!...
read more
They made the process to stress free and simple.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Darlene, I'm glad to hear that the process felt stress-free and simple for you. Thank you for your kind words about your experience with Griffin Funding.
If you are looking to refinance any type of loan, get a new loan as an investor I highly recommend Griffin Funding. Working with Lexie Estrada was a pleasure! They got several properties done quickly & efficiently at the lowest rates available...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Michael, I appreciate your glowing recommendation and am glad to hear that Lexie Estrada and Griffin Funding were able to assist you so effectively. It's wonderful to know that the process was quick and efficient, especially in the face of...
read more
If you are looking to refinance any type of loan, get a new loan as an investor I highly recommend Griffin Funding. Working with Lexie Estrada was a pleasure! They got several properties done quickly & efficiently at the lowest rates available...
read more
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Michael, I'm grateful for your kind words and am pleased to hear about your positive experience with Lexie Estrada and the team at Griffin Funding. It's wonderful that we could assist you efficiently and offer competitive rates. If you need...
read more
Searched for one of the top bank statement lenders and Griffin came up. This was a no cash out, refi at 40% LTV, 4 year old loan with cash flow 4X loan current loan payment. Would seem like a slam dunk. Speaking with Guy the salesperson, I...
read more
San Diego Headquarters has received a review with 5 star rating from Donna T
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you, Donna! I truly appreciate your positive rating.
Guy Troxler and his support (Lexie Estrada) team were very knowledgeable about their products and the entire load process. Very timely on responding to questions. Always presented me with the options that I had and helped me decide what was...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Babak, I appreciate your kind words about Guy Troxler and Lexie Estrada. It's wonderful to hear that they were knowledgeable and responsive throughout the loan process. I'm glad they could provide you with the options you needed and make the...
read more
Guy Troxler and his support (Lexie Estrada) team were very knowledgeable about their products and the entire load process. Very timely on responding to questions. Always presented me with the options that I had and helped me decide what was...
read more
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Babak. It's wonderful to hear that Guy Troxler and Lexie Estrada provided knowledgeable support and made the loan process easy for you. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out.
Christine, Megan, and Guy were great through the whole process. If you are looking for a refinance company or to buy a home, griffin funding is who to use. Thanks for everything. We really appreciate you guys for!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
I'm glad to hear that Christine, Megan, and Guy provided you with a great experience, Lamar. Thank you for recommending Griffin Funding for refinancing or buying a home. We truly value your kind words and support!
Sam Tebay and Christina Ramos were both extremely helpful in my refinance loan. During the refinance, paperwork dates went over the lock in period for the rate that was originally offered. Griffin Funding was courteous enough to honor the original...
read more
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Ammon, I'm grateful for your kind words and pleased to hear about your positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that Sam and Christina were able to assist you effectively, and I'm happy we could honor the original rate...
read more
861–870 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