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
June 3rd, 2026 11:44 AM
Chad, I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad to hear that your experience was quick and easy. Thank you for choosing to work with me at Griffin Funding.
I am the guy who did not think it was possible to get a piece of the low interest rate pie due to being self-employed. I needed to go with a non-traditional bank statement loan / no tax docs and that is not an easy task, so I thought. Now let...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Pic, I'm truly grateful for your detailed and positive feedback. It sounds like Guy and Meagan did an excellent job assisting you with your loan needs, providing a professional and efficient service. I'm so pleased to hear they made the process...
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Very easy refi. Sarah and Elishia were great!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:09 AM
I'm glad to hear that the refinancing process was easy for you, Chad. It's nice to know that Sarah and Elishia provided great assistance. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Very knowledgeable Pleasant to talk with. Returned call immediately Just got things done
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:44 AM
Jon, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found our interactions pleasant and efficient. It's great to know that I could provide the knowledgeable support you needed.
The communication was great! and the information that I was provided was outstanding, I always got my question answer right away and kept informed on the status our loan.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:44 AM
Roberto, I'm pleased to hear that you found the communication and information provided to be outstanding. It's important to me that your questions were answered promptly and that you were kept informed throughout the loan process. Thank you...
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Highest comments for VA Refi just completed, My comments form a year ago stand: Excellent service from the Griffin team during a VA refinancing. They were very responsive to e-mails and phone calls. I would recommend them to others based on...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Mari, I'm so pleased to hear that you had another positive experience with the Griffin team for your VA refinancing. It's great to know that their responsiveness and service met your expectations once again. Thank you for your kind words and...
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I worked with Scott, Jordan and Christina at Griffin Funding to get my VA home refinance. This team was very attentive to all aspects of the loan and communicated effectively and timely!! As a person with very little "extra time" on my hands,...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
Hi Robert, I'm glad to hear that Scott, Jordan, and Christina at Griffin Funding provided you with such attentive and efficient service. It's great to know they made the refinance process quick and easy for you. Your recommendation means a...
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I have previously refinanced my property once before and had an okay experience but this time around with Griffin Funding, my expectations were surpassed. Marina and Jeff did such a great job and got me such a great rate. Marina was informative...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
Thank you, Julian, for sharing your positive experience with Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that Marina and Jeff were able to provide you with such helpful and informative service throughout the refinancing process. It's great to know they...
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Colby and Shayda worked very quickly to get our refinancing complete. We were very pleased and highly recommend their services!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Gordon, I'm glad to hear that Colby and Shayda were able to assist you efficiently with your refinancing. Your recommendation means a lot, and I appreciate your kind words!
Had an excellent experience with Ben Nelson. His professionalism is fantastic. Ben is extremely responsive, friendly, and patient throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Griffin to anyone for their professionalism and attention to...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
Raul, I'm glad to hear you had such a positive experience with Ben Nelson. It's wonderful to know that his professionalism and responsiveness made a difference for you. Thank you for recommending Griffin; your kind words mean a lot.
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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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