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She\u2019s been in the mortgage business for nine years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTen years ago, Bill Lyons and I were sharing a glass of wine with some friends, and he offered me the opportunity to come work for his newly-launched company, Griffin Funding,\u201d Colby reflects. \u201cI quickly found my wings in the industry and was given the tools to soar.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colby is passionate about educating her clients. She has a love for saving clients money, and in some cases, their homes. Five years ago, she partnered up with <a href=\"https:\/\/griffinfunding.com\/our-team\/sarah-howell\/\">Sarah Howell<\/a> in order to better serve both of their client bases. She calls it one of the best decisions she\u2019s made in her career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cReal estate agents team up, so why shouldn&#8217;t mortgage advisors?\u201d Colby asks. \u201cWe all have strengths and weaknesses in life, and Sarah and I are the perfect balance. We strive for excellence in five-star reviews, referrals, and always maintain a transparent, straightforward approach.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of real estate, Colby and her husband Brad are the proud parents of two (Fletcher and Cosette). 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