

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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Everyone part of the team was so helpful to us along the way. Always there to answer our questions and make the process smooth for us. So happy that we went with you and your team for our first homebuying experience.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 12th, 2025 01:08 PM
I'm delighted to know that your first homebuying experience with us was smooth and that I, along with the team, could be part of it. It's important to me that you felt supported and had your questions answered promptly. Thank you for choosing...
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Friendly person, knowledgeable
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 12th, 2025 03:20 AM
I’m glad you found me friendly and knowledgeable during your home purchase. It was a pleasure working with you, and I truly appreciate your kind words. If there's anything else you need or any questions you have in the future, feel free to...
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Very knowledgeable
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 10th, 2025 04:45 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you found my knowledge helpful during your home purchase. Guiding you through the process was important to me, and I’m grateful for your positive words. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future,...
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Very informative for first time home buyers
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 6th, 2025 12:30 AM
I'm glad to hear that you found the information helpful as a first-time home buyer. Assisting you through the process was a pleasure, and I appreciate your positive feedback. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free...
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Did perfect
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 3rd, 2025 05:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you felt everything went perfectly with your purchase process. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I appreciate your positive feedback. If you have any future needs, feel free to reach out.
Great communication and explanation of how everything works.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 2nd, 2025 09:11 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you appreciated the communication and explanations throughout the loan process. It was a pleasure assisting you with your home purchase at Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. Thank you for your kind words.
Pete is a hard worker and made our house buying possible!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
July 1st, 2025 12:52 AM
I'm thrilled to hear that Pete played such a key role in making your home buying experience successful. At Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc., we strive to support our clients in every step of the process. If you need further assistance in the future,...
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Provided the most fluid and seamless experience. Couldn't be more grateful.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 28th, 2025 03:34 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a fluid and seamless experience. It was a pleasure assisting you with your loan, and I'm grateful for your kind words. Thank you for your trust in Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.
We were able to get into our first home very easily with only minor hiccups theoughout the entire process!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 22nd, 2025 10:30 PM
Thank you Makenzie. Congratulations on your new home. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
They made the process stress free.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 20th, 2025 02:10 AM
Thank you Daisy. It was a pleasure working you guys. Congratulations on your new home.
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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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