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The John Shea Team at Bay Capital Mortgage - Senior Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 455896 in Odenton, MD
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Senior Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 455896

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John Shea is a local mortgage advisor and VA loan specialist serving Fort Meade, Odenton, Severn, Crofton, Annapolis and surrounding Maryland communities. He works with military families, first time homebuyers and homeowners to navigate VA,...... Show More
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    Nicholas R
    Posted on June 11th, 2026 05:02 PM
    Choose the John Shea Team at Bay Capital Mortgage. My wife and I have moved quite a few times and had a little home buying experience, but John and his team guided us through our smoothest experience yet. John is a VA loan specialist, and he...
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    Reply from Owner
    June 11th, 2026 07:14 PM
    Nick, Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting The John Shea Mortgage Team with your new construction home purchase in Stevensville, Maryland!Helping your family get into your new home before your baby arrived made this an especially...
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    Shannon L
    Posted on June 4th, 2026 05:19 PM
    John at Bay Capital Mortgage was absolutely fantastic to work with on the purchase of our vacation home. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process smooth and stress free. His communication and that of his team was excellent!...
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    Reply from Owner
    June 4th, 2026 07:14 PM
    Shannon, Thank you for the wonderful review and for trusting me and my team to help you purchase your beautiful new vacation home in Virginia.I’m glad we could help make the process smooth, straightforward, and stress free. Buying a vacation...
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    Hope S K
    Posted on May 29th, 2026 05:13 PM
    Buying a home from out of state as a military family was incredibly intimidating, but John guided us seamlessly from beginning to end. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the VA loan process and patiently answered every single one of our...
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    Reply from Owner
    May 29th, 2026 05:59 PM
    Thank you so much for the incredible review and for trusting me to help your family with such an important move.Purchasing a home from out of state during a PCS can feel overwhelming, so it means a lot to hear that I was able to make the process...
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    Christopher B
    Posted on May 29th, 2026 12:53 AM
    John was and is an amazing mortgage advisor and broker! As a first-time home buyer, John walked me through the entire process and continued to coach me all the way to closing. His knowledge of VA loans and fully capable team allowed me to find...
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    Reply from Owner
    May 29th, 2026 06:17 PM
    Christopher,Thank you so much for the outstanding review and for trusting me to help you purchase your first home in La Plata, Maryland.Buying a home for the first time while using your VA eligibility in an area you're not familiar with can...
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    Scott P
    Posted on May 28th, 2026 11:10 PM
    From start to finish John went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly. He constantly kept us informed and was very thorough in explaining our options. I’d highly recommend John to anyone looking to finance their dream home. Thanks...
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    Reply from Owner
    May 29th, 2026 06:28 PM
    Scott,Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for trusting me to help with your home financing.I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of your journey and appreciate your kind words. My goal is always to keep clients informed, explain...
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    Ibrahim K
    Posted on May 18th, 2026 11:03 PM
    Very informative, Knowledgeable, Straight to the point. Always available, respond to question timely and efficient. John makes the process so very simple. 100%. Big Kudo's.
    Reply from Owner
    May 19th, 2026 09:25 PM
    Thank you so much, Ibrahim, for the outstanding review and for trusting me to help you purchase your new townhome in Laurel, Maryland.It was a pleasure working with you throughout the homebuying process. I am glad you found the mortgage process...
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    Marykate B
    Posted on May 5th, 2026 10:13 PM
    John was with us from the very first step to the last. He helped us understand our options which gave us the confidence we needed to start searching for our home. I heard many stories from friends and family when they bought their homes working...
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    Reply from Owner
    May 6th, 2026 01:24 PM
    Marykate, thank you so much for this amazing review.I still remember our very first Zoom call after you and John found me online while searching for a trusted mortgage lender to help guide you through buying your first home. Like many first...
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    BP F
    Posted on May 2nd, 2026 12:28 PM
    John Shea is very knowledgeable and answers any questions you may have. Him and his team made it very easy, quick, and seamless getting my loan approved.
    Reply from Owner
    May 5th, 2026 01:01 PM
    Byron, I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this.It’s been great working with you, from helping you purchase your first home back in 2018 to now buying your forever home in beautiful Gambrills, Maryland. Being part of that journey...
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    Katerina E
    Posted on April 30th, 2026 07:44 PM
    John is a professional joy to work with! We worked together on a recent transaction where he was processing the buyers loan on a listing of mine in Gambrills.From start to finish his communication was unwavering. The frequent updates were impressive...
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    Reply from Owner
    May 5th, 2026 01:18 PM
    Katerina, thank you, I really appreciate you leaving this great review. It was great finally getting the opportunity to work together on this transaction in Gambrills after seeing each other at local networking events over the years. You did...
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    Bill H
    Posted on April 29th, 2026 08:33 PM
    John did a great job! Always a professional! My buyer's were extremely happy and I look forward to continuing relationship.
    Reply from Owner
    May 5th, 2026 01:30 PM
    Bill, thank you for the review, I really appreciate it.It’s always great working with you, especially after knowing each other for so many years and now getting to work together on multiple transactions in Gambrills and in Calvert County. You...
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    About
    John Shea is a local mortgage advisor and VA loan specialist serving Fort Meade, Odenton, Severn, Crofton, Annapolis and surrounding Maryland communities. He works with military families, first time homebuyers and homeowners to navigate VA, FHA and Conventional loan options with clear strategy and step by step guidance. Known for strong communication, fast pre approvals and a smooth, predictable closing process, John helps buyers structure offers, understand their financing, and move forward with confidence. With over 160 five star reviews, John has built a reputation as a trusted local mortgage lender focused on education, strategy and delivering a low stress homebuying experience.
    Products & Services
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    FHA Home Loan
    VA Home Loan
    Down Payment Assistance
    Conventional Home Loan
    Mortgage Refinance
    Non-QM
    Specialities
    VA Loans
    Fort Meade Relocation
    Mortgage Pre Approval
    First Time Homebuyers
    Conventional Loans
    FHA
    VA Loan Refinance
    Cash Out Refinance
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    Positions
    • Bay Capital Mortgage Corporation - Senior Mortgage Banker I NMLS 455896
      Oct 1st, 2018 - Current
    Memberships
    • NMLS 455896
    • Chesapeake Real Producers
    • Bay Capital Mortgage Chairman's Club
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    Addresses and Serving Areas

    Year Started

    2006

    Time Zone

    Eastern Standard Time (EST)
    Licenses
    • Maryland
    • DC
    • Virginia
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    Achievements
    • Voted Best Mortgage Lender - Best of West County - Central Maryland 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024/2025
    Hobbies
    • Baseball (Orioles and Nationals)
    • Football (Washington Commanders)
    • Hockey (Washington Capitals)
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    Disclaimer
    Equal Housing Lender Compliance@baycapitalmortgage.com Company NMLS #39610 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org