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 have worked with Griffin Funding in the past several times, and they are very thorough, trustworthy, and have an excellent staff. They are very patient and take their time to answer all your questions or concerns. I have referred several...
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October 31st, 2016 12:00 AM
Thank you for the kind words, Beth. It was a pleasure working with you through out the process!
Griffin Funding has been very helpful for my family and I. I can say that this is the most straight forward process for a VA loan. It was the quickest and easiest process of any other VA loan refinance I have done.Colby and Elisha were extremely...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM
Sonny, I'm grateful for your kind words and am so pleased to hear that Colby and Elisha provided such a positive experience for your VA loan refinance. It's nice to know that the process was straightforward and efficient for you and your family....
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My wife & I had the pleasure of being served by Ms. Sarah Howell & Ms. Elishia Ortiz who both consistently met excellent professional work performance standards and effectively communicated with us by genuinely listening to our concerns and...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM
Thank you, Mario and Patricia, for sharing your wonderful experience with Ms. Sarah Howell and Ms. Elishia Ortiz. I'm glad to hear they provided you with the support and information you needed, especially regarding your home loan as military...
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Another great experience with an awesome staff, I would recommend Griffin funding to all my friends and family
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:02 AM
Gordon, I appreciate your kind words and recommendation! I'm glad you had a great experience with Griffin Funding. Thank you for your support!
Griffin is competent and friendly. Good experience. They are Efficient and will always keep you in the loop.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
I'm glad you had a good experience with Griffin, Dick. It's wonderful to hear that you found them competent and friendly, and that they kept you informed throughout the process.
From the initial call telling me about the rates they had to offer down to the notary appointment for signing docs we were kept informed of documents needed constant communication was there by Elishia Ortiz. They made the experience not only...
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:00 AM
Guadalupe, I'm glad to hear that Elishia Ortiz provided you with such a smooth and quick experience. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation.
I'm beyond ecstatic to give Griffin Funding Inc a 5 Star review. From the beginning, to the end of my loan refi process everyone I dealt with at Griffin Funding was fantastic, friendly, professional and knowledgeable about the loan process....
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM
Jarrod, I'm so pleased to hear about your positive experience with Griffin Funding Inc. It's great to know that Elishia T. Ortiz and Lauren Swartz provided you with such professional and friendly assistance throughout your loan refinancing...
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Another successful refi thanks to Sarah and Jeff, excellent execution with outstanding communication throughout the process. Couldn't be happier!
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
Joshua, I'm glad to hear about your positive experience with Sarah and Jeff. Your satisfaction means a lot, and I'm grateful for your kind words about their excellent communication and execution.
I have worked with Sarah on three occasions (First-time home buying and two refinancing). Sarah is kind and top notch. Home buying and refinancing can be overwhelming but her knowledge and the way she explains confusing documents/information...
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Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:43 AM
Chisomaga, I'm grateful for your trust and kind words. It's wonderful to hear that my guidance has been helpful through your home buying and refinancing experiences. I look forward to assisting you again in the future and appreciate your appreciation...
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The process was pretty efficient. Just a few things to straighten out but all in all, an easy experience.
Reply from Sarah Howell
July 9th, 2026 07:11 PM
John, I'm pleased to hear that you found the process efficient and easy overall. If there are any remaining issues you need help with, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
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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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