

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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We appreciate you all especially at crunch time. You all literally showed us that you cared about what was best for us and we weren’t just numbers. We absolutely loved the experience and would highly recommend.
Reply from Nick Barta
June 2nd, 2023 03:42 PM
Alyssa, thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us to be part of your home-buying journey. It means a lot to us that you felt our genuine care and dedication, especially during those crunch times. We're thrilled that you had...
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For me and my daughter it has been a very pleasant experience, a little bit stressful and nervous, since before we had a very unpleasant experience and we thought that we could no longer buy a house, but I feel very happy! Many thanks to you...
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Reply from Nick Barta
May 30th, 2023 05:21 PM
First off, congratulations on your new home, Patricia! I'm glad to hear that you and your daughter had a much better experience this time around. It's never easy to bounce back from a rough situation, but I'm glad we were able to make a positive...
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We were so incredibly grateful for your help in closing for our home so quickly. We were able to call for questions and support as much as we needed throughout the process. We couldn't have bought our first home without the team at Security...
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Reply from Nick Barta
May 30th, 2023 05:18 PM
Congratulations on your new home, Laura! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that we were able to assist you in closing the deal swiftly. It's always rewarding to help our customers achieve their dreams of homeownership.Your...
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Fast and quick.
Reply from Nick Barta
May 19th, 2023 02:06 PM
Wanda, thanks for your review! I'm glad to hear that you found the process of getting a mortgage loan with us to be fast and quick. Congratulations on your new home! I hope you enjoy many years of happiness there. If you have any questions...
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The communication I got from Nick's team was clear, timely, and friendly. They answered all of my questions quickly and guided me through getting my 1st home loan with expertise!
Reply from Nick Barta
May 18th, 2023 04:58 PM
Sophia, thank you so much for sharing your positive experience, and congratulations on buying your first home! It was our pleasure to assist you in this important milestone, and we appreciate your trust in us. Should you need any further assistance...
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Very easy no stress! I will be recommending you to others! Thank you!!!
Reply from Nick Barta
May 18th, 2023 05:08 PM
Bradley, congratulations on your new home, and thank you for sharing your experience with us! It's great to hear that your homebuying journey was stress-free and easy. We appreciate your trust in us and for recommending our services to others....
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Nick was very helpful, straightforward and seemingly very honest with me. It made me feel comfortable with the process and always answers my emails and phone calls the same day if not sooner. I feel blessed with the service Nick gave to me.
Reply from Nick Barta
May 18th, 2023 07:18 PM
Brady, thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and I'm glad to hear that we were able to help you through the home buying process. Congrats on your new home! It's a major achievement,...
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There were a lot of notifications that were sent to me that I had to reach out to ask about. Things moved very quickly and I spent a lot of time not knowing what was coming, what to pay attention to, and what general next steps were
Reply from Nick Barta
May 18th, 2023 07:28 PM
Zachary, thanks for your honest review and congratulations on your new home! I'm sorry to hear that you felt overwhelmed by the notifications and that things moved quickly. I'll talk to the team about ways to improve the communication process...
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Nick and the team walked me and my sister through our first home purchase. Everything was very clear and they helped so much!
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May 18th, 2023 07:33 PM
Sarah, I'm so glad to hear that you and your sister had a great experience buying your first home. I know it can be a daunting process, but I'm glad that we were able to make it easier for you. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback,...
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The whole process was simple and free of stress, everything just seemed to fall in place, from the documents I had to sign and the paperwork I needed to provide. Anytime I had a question there was always someone there to help. I really appreciate...
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Reply from Nick Barta
May 18th, 2023 07:36 PM
Carlos, congratulations on your first home purchase! I appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us. It's great to hear that the entire homebuying process went smoothly and stress-free for you. If you ever need further...
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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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