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 is amazing! The whole staff goes above and beyond to help with anything
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 12th, 2026 04:22 PM
Tonda, I'm grateful for your kind words about my efforts and the team's support. It's wonderful to hear that you felt we went above and beyond to assist you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Having the notary come to our house on closing was great and he was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 11th, 2026 06:48 PM
Cameron, I'm glad to hear that having the notary come to your house made the closing process more convenient for you. It's great to know that he was knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience!
They made the process easy while ensuring we understand all the nuances without it getting overwhelming
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 11th, 2026 02:07 PM
Victoria, I'm pleased to hear that the process felt easy and that you gained a clear understanding without feeling overwhelmed. It's important to me that my clients feel informed and comfortable every step of the way. Thank you for sharing...
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Nick was great. Very hobest and open about the variety of options, products, and questions. Easy to contact and was super helpful.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 11th, 2026 01:09 PM
Dustin, I appreciate your kind words and am pleased to hear that you found me honest and open throughout the process. I'm glad I could be helpful and easy to contact. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach...
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The whole process was made easy and any questions i had were answered promptly and thoroughly. As a first time home buyer I had a great experience and would definitely recommend!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 8th, 2026 03:08 PM
Haylea, I'm happy to hear that your experience as a first-time homebuyer was positive and that your questions were answered promptly. I appreciate your recommendation and am glad I could make the process easy for you.
Nick and his team was amazing though out the whole process. As first time home buyers we had lots of questions and Nick and his team took the time even after hours to keep us informed. can't say enough about this team. highly recommend Nick...
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Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 4th, 2026 02:54 PM
Keenan, I'm glad to hear that you felt supported throughout the entire process as a first-time homebuyer. It's important to me that your questions were answered and that you felt informed. Thank you for recommending my team and me!
Nick and his team, we're very professional, friendly, helpful and punctual! I have done several loans with him. This was another seamless loan! Nobody else would do business with!!!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
June 2nd, 2026 04:48 PM
Kimberly, I'm grateful for your kind words and for choosing to work with me and my team again. It's wonderful to hear that you found the process seamless and our service professional and friendly. If you ever need assistance in the future,...
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Nick was consistent and clear in his communications of what was needed from us. If something came up, he was able to creatively troubleshoot it right away. 10/10 would recommend.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
May 28th, 2026 01:19 PM
Jacqueline, I'm pleased to hear that you found my communication clear and consistent. It's great to know that my troubleshooting was helpful in your process. Thank you for your recommendation!
Pete was great to work with and everyone from the company we interacted with. The process was easy and painless.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
May 18th, 2026 10:57 PM
Adrienne, I'm happy to hear that you found working with Pete and the rest of the team a positive experience. It's great to know that the process was easy and painless for you. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me know....
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On top of everything an quick
Reply from Nicholas Barta
May 12th, 2026 10:23 PM
Cleo, I appreciate your feedback and am glad to know you found everything quick and well-managed. If there's anything more I can do for you, please let me know.
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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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