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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The motivated team of Ashley, Guy, Kayla, and Megan went above and beyond to navigate my application. Highly recommend- I will work with them again soon on another mortgage. They consistently provided expert service and communication, and I...
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July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
Nik, I'm happy to hear that Ashley, Guy, Kayla, and Megan provided you with expert service and clear communication throughout your application process. It's wonderful to know that their phone call assurances were helpful while waiting for the...
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I had a wonderful experience with Colby, Lisa and Molly. From Day 1 they were professional, helpful and kept me informed about my loan all through the process. My husband and I are Self Employed which makes verifying income a little challenging....
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July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
Susan, I'm grateful for your kind words about your experience with Colby, Lisa, and Molly at Griffin Funding. It's nice to know that you felt supported and well-informed throughout the process, especially with the challenges of verifying income...
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Griffin on our recent refi. We struggled a bit because of the type of the location of our property (rural). It was great to have such and amazing team working to get us to the finish line. It was a pleasure...
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July 10th, 2026 04:50 AM
Patrick, I'm pleased to hear that you had a positive experience working with Charlie, Lisa, and the rest of the Griffin team on your recent refinance. It's great to know that their professionalism and expertise helped navigate the challenges...
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We obtained a 2nd loan from Griffin Funding. Adam Ruvelson, Senior Loan Officer, and his team were excellent. The entire team provided timely updates and great customer service. The loan process was smooth, and we would highly recommend Adam...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Kelli, I'm glad to hear that Adam Ruvelson and his team provided you with excellent service throughout the loan process. It's great to know that everything went smoothly and that you received timely updates. Thank you for recommending Adam...
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My wife and I are small RE investors. We began searching for DSCR lenders and Griffin came up. Griffin's website was potent with educational information and insightful articles. I signed up for a phone call and Madison Manna reached out to...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Justin, I'm pleased to hear about your positive experience with Madison, Lisa, and Molly at Griffin Funding. It's great to know that Madison's professionalism and communication made a difference for you throughout the process. I'm also happy...
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Griffin funding is an amazing DSCR lender. Our team, especially Manuel, Molly and Lisa communicated flawlessly throughout the process, getting the loan approved on time! Can't say thank you enough and will recommend them to any investor, especially...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Sofya, I appreciate your kind words about Griffin Funding and our team's efforts. I'm glad to hear that Manuel, Molly, and Lisa communicated effectively and helped get your loan approved on time. Thank you for recommending us to other investors,...
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I just want to say that the team at Griffin Funding is amazing. They were very patient and answered all of our questions. They gave us multiple options for our loans and gave us suggestions on what would be better for our properties. Guy's...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Ana, I'm grateful for your kind words about our team at Griffin Funding. It's nice to hear that Guy, Lisa, and the team provided you with multiple options and helpful suggestions for your properties. Thank you for your referrals, and I look...
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Ryles, Lisa, and Molly were professional, prompt and helpful as they helped us find funding and close on a mortgage at a reasonable rate with a bank statement loan. We're super pleased and super grateful! I think the entire process from our...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Kassandra, I'm happy to hear that Ryles, Lisa, and Molly provided professional and prompt assistance in securing your mortgage with a bank statement loan. It's great to know that the entire process met your expectations within a 5-week timeframe....
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Unbelievable how professional, efficient and outstanding this process was. After working for MONTHS with a large bank to complete a refinance, Griffin truly restored our faith in lenders. Madison, Lisa, and the entire team were polite, professional,...
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July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Jacki, I'm so glad to hear that Madison, Lisa, and the team at Griffin Funding restored your faith in lenders with their professionalism and efficiency. It's wonderful that they could process and approve your loan so quickly after your previous...
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Disappointing Experience with Griffin FundingI regret to share that my experience with Griffin Funding was far from satisfactory. The primary issues I encountered were poor communication, unprofessional behavior, and delays in loan processing....
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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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