The Nick Barta Team
Regional Manager
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Security First Financial (NMLS#2704365), a division of Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.(NMLS#2427) is a privately held, full-scale mortgage banker. We close home loans - it's what we do.™ With offices in Colorado and around the country. Home L... Show More
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Always great to work with the Nick Barta team!
He was patient and courteous and explained what we needed to know
There was always a team member to help me. They were very responsive, which I appreciated a lot.
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July 27th, 2026 07:44 PM
Clarissa, I'm pleased to hear that you found the team responsive and helpful throughout your experience. Thank you for sharing your appreciation!
Very helpful and informative. Had a ton of first time questions that nick and his team were very accommodating to. They helped us at any hour of the day and in a timely manner. Highly recommend
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 17th, 2026 10:48 PM
Casandra, I'm glad to hear that you found my team and me helpful and informative. It's great to know that we could assist you with your questions at any time. Thank you for recommending us!
Thank you for making our life and 1st time home buying experience so smooth! everyone alomg th way did all they could to help and inform us, we could not have done it without your team <3
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 16th, 2026 04:49 PM
Ciara, I'm grateful for your kind words and I'm happy that my team and I could assist you in your first home-buying journey. It’s wonderful to hear that you felt supported and informed throughout the process. Thank you for choosing to work...
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Smoot transition
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 13th, 2026 12:18 PM
Nicholas, I'm glad to hear that your transition was smooth. Thank you for sharing your experience with me!
Great experience from start to finish. I did the research to find Nick & his team, which was worth the effort. Don't hesitate to do business with this team.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 10th, 2026 08:38 PM
Bryan, I appreciate you sharing your experience and am pleased that you found working with my team and me worthwhile. It's nice to know that your research paid off. Thank you for recommending us!
Buying a home is so stressful but your team made it as easy as possible that's for everything
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 3rd, 2026 03:34 PM
Anthony, I'm pleased to know that my team and I could help make your home-buying experience easier. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to work with us!
This was so fast and easy. My questions were always answered right away .
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 3rd, 2026 02:32 PM
Corinna, I'm grateful for your feedback and happy to know that you found the process fast and easy. It's good to hear that your questions were answered promptly. Thank you for choosing to work with me!
This was my first home loan. Nick Barta has been so kind to walk me through the process and what I need to do to make this home loan possible. I had everything in order that I needed and was ready. I closed on a loan within a month. Thank you,...
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Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 27th, 2026 06:31 PM
TaMera, I'm glad to hear that you love your new condo and that I could assist you with your first home loan. It's great to know that everything was in order for a smooth closing. Thank you for your kind words!
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Security First Financial (NMLS#2704365), a division of Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.(NMLS#2427) is a privately held, full-scale mortgage banker. We close home loans - it's what we do.™ With offices in Colorado and around the country. Home Loans. Simplified. Since 1987!™ Colorado's number one down payment assistance lender with CHFA and Metro DPA. Nick Barta is the #1 FHA lender in Colorado as well. We love helping First Time home buyers. If you need to buy your first home or your 4th home or if you need to refiance or get an equity line of credit Security First Financial is the place to work with.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Mortgage Refinance
Fixed Rate Mortgages
USDA Loans
Non-QM
Self-Employed Mortgages
Cash-Out Refinances
Specialities
First Time Homebuyer programs and down payment assistance programs like CHFA, Metro DPA and others.
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Education
- University of Nebraska at KearneyAccounting and FinanceBA management
Positions
- Security First Financial - Regional ManagerSep 29th, 1997 - Current
Memberships
- Mortgage Bankers Association
- Habitat for Humanity Board Member
Addresses and Serving Areas
Primary Serving Area
Other Serving Areas
Year Started
1987
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 25540
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Achievements
- Ranked the #1 FHA loan officer in the United States by volume of loans closed
- Ranked in the top 15 loan officers in the United States for number of closed transactions
- The top Down Payment Assistance Loan Officer in Colorado
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Hobbies
- Hiking
- Side by Side exploring
- Dirt Biking
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