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 was so fortunate to find Griffin Funding to help with a refinance of my home in San Diego that we have owned for over 12 years. My situation was a little different than your usual mortgage lenders were used to dealing with and Sarah Howell...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:48 AM
Stuart, I appreciate your thoughtful review and am pleased to hear about your positive experience with Griffin Funding. It was great working with you and tackling any challenges together. Thank you for recommending us, and I'm glad Shayda and...
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I was so fortunate to find Griffin Funding to help with a refinance of my home in San Diego that we have owned for over 12 years. My situation was a little different than your usual mortgage lenders were used to dealing with and Sarah Howell...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Thank you, Stuart, for sharing your positive experience. I'm glad Sarah and Shayda were able to assist you with your refinance and navigate the unique aspects of your situation so effectively. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and...
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Colby and Shayda did an amazing job, always keeping me informed and closing out my loan in record time. I would highly recommend Griffin Funding for all home loans to all my family. Thanks for all your hard work regards David Estrada
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Rosa, I'm glad to hear that Colby and Shayda were able to assist you so effectively and keep you informed throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot, and I appreciate your kind words about Griffin Funding. If you have any further...
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Just wow! When we were let down by our original lender I spoke to Ben at Griffin Funding, I did not think at the time he would be able to get the deal done. I threw a million questions at him and he answered them all! He told me it was possible...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
Nicola, I'm truly grateful for your kind words. It’s wonderful to hear that Ben and Terra were able to assist you in securing your dream home. Your experience with them highlights the dedication and expertise we strive to provide. Thank you...
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Almost flawless!
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:45 AM
Gregory, I'm pleased to hear that your experience was almost flawless. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Griffin Funding.
Sarah was very knowledgable
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:12 PM
David, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found my expertise helpful. If there's anything more I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I have had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. I had many offers from different companies, but after speaking with Colby I was confident that she was the right person to handle our VA refinance. Her production assistant Shayda was...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
July 10th, 2026 04:49 AM
Christy, I'm so glad to hear about your wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. It's great that Colby and Shayda were able to provide you with the confidence and support you needed for your VA refinance. Thank you for sharing your kind words...
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I have had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. I had many offers from different companies, but after speaking with Colby I was confident that she was the right person to handle our VA refinance. Her production assistant Shayda was...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Christy, I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. It's great to know that Colby and Shayda made you feel confident and well-supported throughout your VA refinance. Thank you for sharing your kind words about...
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Dani and Scott helped us out with both our home purchase and subsequent refinance. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Steven, I'm grateful for your recommendation and kind words about Dani and Scott. It's wonderful to hear they were able to assist you with both your home purchase and refinance. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
I got my refinance in a timely matter and was able to save on my home loan monthly payment
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
Paul, I'm pleased to hear that your refinance process went smoothly and helped you save on your home loan payments. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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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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- 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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