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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The process was made look easy.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
February 12th, 2026 09:27 PM
It's great to know the process felt straightforward, Aron. Making things as smooth as possible is always my goal. If you ever have more questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact me.
Took great care of us and was always available for questions and concerns
Reply from Nicholas Barta
February 9th, 2026 08:17 PM
I'm glad to hear you felt well taken care of, Ricardo. Being available for any questions and concerns is important to me. If there's anything more I can assist you with, don't hesitate to reach out.
Nick is fantastic to work with! Hes very knowledgeable and informative. Also very responsive to any questions!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
February 9th, 2026 06:15 PM
I appreciate your positive feedback, Travis. I'm glad to hear you found the experience informative and that I could address your questions promptly. If there's anything else you need or if you have further inquiries, feel free to get in touch....
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My family has used Nick for all of their homes and referred me for my first home. It was the most seamless process and the whole team was very responsive and helpfu. Thank you !!!!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
February 2nd, 2026 07:18 PM
It's fantastic to hear that the process felt seamless for you, Briauna. I appreciate your family recommending me, and I'm glad you found the team responsive and helpful. Should you have any questions or need further assistance in the future,...
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Very helpful and lots of resources on how to start and finish my loan process. It's very great full to work with you guys.take care.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 26th, 2026 07:50 PM
I'm pleased that you found the resources and support helpful during your loan process, Carmela. It was a pleasure working with you, and if you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
I’ve worked with Nicholas Barta four times over the past three decades, and every experience has been exceptional. He is honest, highly professional, and takes the time to clearly explain each step of the loan process. Nicholas consistently...
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Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 22nd, 2026 05:21 PM
I'm very appreciative of your kind words, Sarma. Having had the opportunity to work with you multiple times over the years is truly meaningful. My goal is to provide transparency and professionalism throughout the loan process, and it's rewarding...
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Nick was very communicative and punctual. He answered all of our questions promptly and was very helpful throughout the entire buying process!
Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 21st, 2026 03:53 PM
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Brody. Communication and punctuality are key aspects I focus on, and I'm glad to hear that it was helpful to you throughout your home-buying journey. If you have any more questions or require...
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Fast communication, competitive rates and throwing shade at rival mortage lenders (I found it funny)
Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 20th, 2026 07:08 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, William. It's great to hear that you appreciated the quick communication and competitive rates. I'm glad you found some humor in the process too! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free...
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They made things go very smoothly and as effective as possible. They worked well with us and our schedule and were able to get us the house we wanted in a short amount of time
Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 6th, 2026 05:42 PM
I'm grateful for your feedback, Benjamin. It's great to hear that the process was smooth and efficient for you. Working with your schedule and helping you secure the house you wanted in a timely manner was my goal. If you have any further questions...
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Great tenacity and very understanding when people have a busy schedule.
Reply from Nicholas Barta
January 2nd, 2026 05:21 PM
Your positive feedback means a lot to me, Parker. I understand how important it is to accommodate busy schedules, and I'm glad that my approach resonated with you. If there’s anything else you need or any further questions you have, don't hesitate...
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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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