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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Simply Amazing!!! Griffin Funding did an amazing job in securing two re-fi loans for me. This company exemplifies what good business practices should look like. I want to thank Guy Troxler my initial contact with Griffin Funding, who found...
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July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Louis, I truly appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear about your positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that Guy and Lexie provided such professional and diligent service throughout your loan process. Thank...
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I recently refinanced my home in Arizona, through Griffin Funding. The staff was very easy to work with. Christine Williams was awesome. She took the stress out of refinancing. My next purchase will be through Griffin Funding.
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July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
Patrick, I'm pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience refinancing your home with Griffin Funding. It's great to know that Christine Williams was able to make the process stress-free for you. Thank you for your kind words, and...
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We had a great experience with Griffin Funding. A big thank you to Jeff and Mathew, you guys are amazing and did a great job! We would highly recommend especially if your self employed, they got us approved when no one else would.
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July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with Griffin Funding, Brad. It's wonderful to know that Jeff and Mathew were able to assist you successfully. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us, especially to those who are...
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This is the second time we have refinanced with Griffin Funding and it was as all ways a very positive experience! Our Account Manager was Christine Williams and she provided us with impeccable professionalism, communication, and diligence....
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July 10th, 2026 04:53 AM
I'm glad to hear that your experience with Griffin Funding was positive once again, Jeff. It's great that Christine and Charles provided you with such professional and attentive service. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!
Christine and Kristi at Griffin Funding are amazing!! They made the refinance of our home so seamless and stress free. I also want to mention the rest of the staff at Griffin Funding working in the background were quick to respond to questions...
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July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
I'm glad to hear that Christine and Kristi, along with the rest of the team at Griffin Funding, provided you with a seamless and stress-free refinancing experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, Tom.
We worked with Griffin Funding on our refi and it was a very positive experience! Our Account Manager was Christine Williams and she provided us with impeccable professionalism, communication, and diligence. We were also lucky to have worked...
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July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Christine Williams and Charles Toll. It's wonderful to know they provided the professionalism and communication you needed throughout the refinancing process. Thank you for recommending...
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I have used Griffin Funding now twice...once for my initial VA loan and most recently for refinancing that loan. I can say that working with both Sarah Howell and Lexie Estrada was extremely professional and efficient and I can highly recommend...
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July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Jim, I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with Sarah Howell and Lexie Estrada during your VA loan and refinancing process. Your recommendation means a lot, and I'm pleased you found the service professional and efficient....
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I chose this company to refinance my home. Sarah and Elishia made the process fast and simple. They answered my questions at any time of the day. My experience was great and I will choose Griffin again for any future home financing services....
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July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
Charles, I'm glad to hear that Sarah and Elishia were able to make your refinancing process fast and simple. Your kind words about your experience are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to assisting you with any future home financing needs....
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This was my third VA REFI with Colby and her assistants, my first with Elisha. As usual everything went smoothly and the loan closed quickly. Thank you Elisha and Colby for another great experience with Griffin Funding.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM
I'm grateful for your continued trust, Ronald. It's wonderful to hear that your third VA REFI went smoothly and that you had a great experience with Elisha and Colby at Griffin Funding. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you Griffin Funding team for your expertise and efforts!—Always readily available to answer my questions. I was able to easily refinance both homes at lower rates.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
M, I'm grateful for your kind words and am pleased to hear that you found the refinancing process smooth and beneficial. It was a privilege to assist you, and I'm happy you appreciated our team's efforts and availability.
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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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