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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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:12 PM
Markus, I appreciate your feedback. I'm happy to hear that you had a positive experience. If there's anything more I can do to assist you, please feel free to reach out.
Griffin Funding is GREAT to work with.
Sam Tebay took care of any problems that came up and Christina Ramos handle our account in a very Professional matter. It was great to work with them both. Thank You
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
I'm pleased to hear that you had a great experience working with Sam Tebay and Christina Ramos, Richard. Thank you for sharing your kind words about their professionalism.
They make it quick and easy, they send me docs, I send back and the process keeps going without issue. I have used Sara and Griffin Funding 5-6 times over the year and it’s been.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Anthony, I'm grateful for your ongoing trust in me and Griffin Funding. It's nice to hear that the process has been smooth and efficient each time you've worked with us. Thank you for choosing us repeatedly over the years.
Professional informative excellent communication took the stress out of a stressful situation responsive understood time frames made it a pleasant experience and a great %
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:46 AM
Gorman, I'm thankful for your positive feedback. It's good to know that my communication and responsiveness helped make the process pleasant for you. I appreciate you highlighting these aspects of your experience with Griffin Funding.
Griffing Funding Inc. was very professional from begining to end . Christine and Lauren were a pleasure to work with and made refinancing a very simple and smooth process . I. look forward to working with them again in the near future .
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
Jorge, I appreciate your kind words about your experience with Griffing Funding Inc. It's wonderful to hear that Christine and Lauren provided you with a smooth refinancing process. I look forward to assisting you again in the future.
I had a few hiccups along the process but when Christine Williams got the case she was a rockstar. I would rate her a 20 out of 10 🌟.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
Shane, I'm so happy to hear that Christine Williams made such a positive impact on your experience. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thank you for sharing!
Ben and Terra were wonderful from start to finish! They answered my questions thoroughly and were always quick to respond!! Highly recommend!!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
I'm so pleased to hear that Ben and Terra provided you with such a wonderful experience, Megan. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your kind words.
Working with Sarah and Shayda was a pleasure from the get-go - even on the other side of the country! They were quick to answer all of our questions and gave me plenty of information walking us through our refi. From start to payout was only...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
Thank you, Robert, for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that Sarah and Shayda were helpful and efficient throughout your refinance process. It's great to know that everything went smoothly and that they could offer you competitive...
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Nothing but praise for this company extremely polite professional to work with company. Anytime I had a question or concern belive me I had my share I got a quick response. Closed last week and am very happy to refer Griffin Funding to my friends...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:00 AM
Thank you, Tony, for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience and felt supported throughout the process. I appreciate your willingness to refer Griffin Funding to your friends.
Sarah and Shayda are so wonderful. They are very dedicated and awesome. They worked with me and my husband on our loan from beginning to end and was very supportive throughout the whole process. Thank you guys very much!!!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Shan, I'm so glad to hear about your positive experience with Sarah and Shayda. It's great to know they were supportive throughout your loan process. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
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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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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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