Sarah Howell at Griffin Funding

Name: Griffin Funding
Address: 2445 Fifth Ave #401, San Diego, California, 92101
Telephone: +1-619-930-9012
Rating: 4.83

Loan Officer | NMLS #1333968

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(619) 930-9012

San Diego, CA

https://griffinfunding.com/our-team/sarah-howell/

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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...

We could not be happier with our experience in our re-fi with Griffin Funding. They had the best rate, along with making it easy and painless. They were "on it" every step of the way. Our team, Meagan and Colby were incredible. Their knowledge...

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July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM

I'm pleased to hear that you and Robert had such a positive experience with Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that Meagan and Colby's knowledge and attentiveness made the refinancing process smooth for you. Thank you for your kind words,...

Christene Williams was wonderful to work with during this refi, there were unforseen problems that were uncovered during the refi process, Christene Williams, was on top of every situation we came across!!She solved every problem effectively...

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July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM

Thank you, Joseph, for sharing your positive experience with Christene Williams and the Griffin Funding group. I'm glad to hear that Christene handled the unforeseen issues efficiently and that you felt so pleased with the service. Your recommendation...

Griffin Funding is great and John Ware, Megan Thayer, and Seth Aguilar are awesome! I initially was contacted by Griffin Funding for a refinance on our home. John was the first person I spoke to. He was very nice and explained everything in...

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July 10th, 2026 04:54 AM

Bryan, I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Griffin Funding and that John, Megan, and Seth were able to assist you so effectively. It’s great to know that they provided clear communication and support throughout your refinance...

We refinanced the first property with Anthony and Christine, they took great care of us, The best !!! so we trusted them with our second refinance, They are so nice and returned every call with all our questions. They are wonderful, Thanks...

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July 10th, 2026 04:58 AM

Gregory, it's great to hear that Anthony and Christine provided you with such a positive refinancing experience. I'm pleased that they were able to assist with all your questions and make the process smooth for both of your properties. Thank...

I heard from all the top mortgage companies but Griffin Funding was the first to respond and the best. Many of the others sounded very much like used car salesmen. Griffin was very professional and interested in what I wanted in my re-finance....

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July 10th, 2026 04:55 AM

Thank you, Mary, for sharing your wonderful experience with Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that Ben Nelson and Dani Kammann provided such professional and attentive service throughout your refinancing process. Your kind words and recommendation...

We have used Griffin Funding for our last 3 re-fi’s and I could not think of a better more efficient, well run company. They take all the worry out of all that getting a loan entails. I must commend Shayda and Sarah Howell on their knowledge,...

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July 10th, 2026 04:56 AM

Thank you so much, Carol, for sharing your positive experience with Griffin Funding. I'm glad to hear that Shayda and Sarah Howell provided such knowledgeable and professional service during your re-fi's. It's great to know you feel confident...

Christine and Lauren at Griffin were great. It took months to get the subordination from my old back. They held the lock, held the rate, even changed lenders to make sure I held onto my loan. And we closed.

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July 10th, 2026 04:59 AM

Eugene, I'm glad to hear that Christine and Lauren at Griffin provided you with such great support throughout the process. It's wonderful to know they were able to navigate these challenges and ensure everything went smoothly.

The process was quick and simple. Sarah returned my call and promptly provided options. After my decision she regularly checked in to see how the process was going and always asked if I had questions.

Reply from Sarah Howell

June 3rd, 2026 11:42 AM

Moses, I'm pleased to hear that the process was quick and straightforward for you. It's great to know that my communication and follow-ups were helpful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

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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 Advisor
Jan 1st, 2015 - Current

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

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. Griffin Funding State Licensing