

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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Nick was always quick to respond to any questions I had and shared great insight when asked.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
September 11th, 2025 01:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that my responsiveness and insights were helpful to you, Ryan. Addressing questions promptly is a priority for me, so it's satisfying to know that it made a positive impact during your experience. If there's anything else you'd...
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Nicholas was very responsive and communicated very effectivel. He provided such an easy process from start to finish.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
September 4th, 2025 03:56 PM
Josie, it's great to hear that you found the process smooth from start to finish. Effective communication is something I strive for, so I'm pleased it stood out during your experience. Should you need any further assistance or have additional...
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Nic made the whole loan and house buying process easy and communicated in a timely manner
Reply from Nicholas Barta
August 22nd, 2025 04:11 AM
I'm glad to hear that you found the loan and house buying process easy, Katelyn. Ensuring timely and effective communication is very important to me, so I'm happy I could meet your expectations in this regard. If there's anything else you need...
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A lot of attention was given to my various questions about my first home buying experience.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
August 17th, 2025 11:43 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Joseph. I’m pleased to know that I could provide the attention and support you needed throughout your first home buying journey. It's important to me that your questions are thoroughly addressed along the...
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Easy to get through the process and followed up throughout
Reply from Nicholas Barta
August 16th, 2025 01:33 AM
I appreciate your feedback, Kyle. I'm glad to know that the process felt easy for you and that my follow-ups were helpful along the way. If there's anything else I can assist you with or if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach...
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Amazing people to work with , great communication and a whole team dedicated to assist anyone with their goals.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
August 14th, 2025 01:23 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Jaromy. I'm glad you found my communication and support to be valuable during the process. It's important to me that clients feel supported in achieving their goals. If there's anything more I can do for you, please...
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Drue, Pete & Kristin were fantastic . Super prompt and got me a better rate than another lender. And I was still able to close on time!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
August 7th, 2025 02:16 PM
I'm delighted to hear that Drue, Pete, and Kristin made such a positive impact on your experience, Megan. It's fantastic that they were prompt and able to secure a better rate for you while ensuring everything closed on time. I’m glad the team...
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Everything was smooth and easy! Nick and his team are incredibly knowlegable and delightful to work with. I felt seen and heard and understood the whole time!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 21st, 2025 01:34 PM
I'm really glad to hear that your experience was smooth and easy, Sarah. It means a lot that you felt seen, heard, and understood throughout the process. Providing knowledgeable and delightful service is something I strive for, so I'm pleased...
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Process of the whole house buying experience was smooth and was fast.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 18th, 2025 02:15 PM
I’m pleased to hear that your house buying experience was both smooth and expedient. It’s important to me that the process felt effortless for you. Thank you for trusting me with such a significant purchase. If any questions arise or if there's...
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Great professional service. The entire team was very easy to work with, and communication was top-notch throughout the process. Thanks for all of your help.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 16th, 2025 09:51 AM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Zachary. It’s wonderful to hear that the professional service met your expectations and that communication was seamless throughout. It was a pleasure assisting you with the home buying process, and I'm glad...
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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
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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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