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 had issues trying to refinance my home however Sarah was able to find me other options to refinance. I was a pleasure working with her because she didn’t just turn me away with a no, she went the extra mile and found an option that worked...
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June 3rd, 2026 11:43 AM
Darlene, I'm glad I could assist you in finding refinancing options that suited your needs. It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm pleased that I could help navigate through the challenges. If you have any more questions or need further...
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Having helped me through first home purchase and two refinances, I recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, knowledgeable professional. She keeps in touch and always gets the best deals.
Griffin Funding is the go to for my VA Refi.Professional staff always available or would get back to me very quickly.Thank you so much for a GREAT job and a fast turnaround. Christina Ramos was an exceptional to work with as was Laura Swartz....
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 04:57 AM
David, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to hear you had a good experience with Griffin Funding. It's nice to know that Christina and Laura were helpful throughout the process. Thank you for choosing us for your VA Refi!
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Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:03 AM
Thank you for the perfect rating, Darlene! I appreciate your support.
Extremely talented professionals! successfully completed my VA loan refinancing under the challenging COVID conditions.
Reply from Binta Hidra
July 10th, 2026 05:01 AM
James, I'm grateful for your kind words and am pleased to hear that your VA loan refinancing was successfully completed. It means a lot to know that our efforts were helpful during these challenging times.
Being kept current on the progress of our refi was excellent.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:42 AM
Lorenzo, I'm pleased to hear that you found the updates on your refinance progress excellent. Keeping clients informed is important to me, and I'm glad it helped with your experience. If there's anything more I can assist you with, please feel...
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We have used Sarah Howell and Griffin Funding on our last 3 refi’s and would not use any other company. They are an exceptionally professional company that takes the worry and work out of obtaining a loan. They take the heavy lifting off the...
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We have used Griffin Funding for our last 3 refi’s. They are an excellent company. They are extremely consistent and professional and always on top of all aspects of the loans and documentation. They take the worry out of obtaining a loan....
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Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:42 AM
Stephen, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to hear that our consistent and professional service has met your needs for your last three refinances. If you have any more questions or need further...
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Ms Howell was very friendly and courteous in explaining all the options and procedures for refinancing my home. Would highly recommend to anyone with financing needs for a mortgage.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:42 AM
Gregory, I'm grateful for your kind recommendation. It's good to hear that my explanations were helpful for your refinancing process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Sarah was an excellent resource for my refinance. She was quick to respond to any questions and made things easy and understandable for someone not too familiar with the process. She'll be my go-to contact for any future loan services.
Reply from Sarah Howell
June 3rd, 2026 11:42 AM
Ryan, I appreciate your kind words about my assistance with your refinance. I'm glad I could make the process easy and understandable for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any future loan services or have more questions.
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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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