After starting his business in possibly the worst year for financial markets i.e. 2008, Shashank Shekhar has led the company to be one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in America by helping thousands of families secure better financing for their homes. In 2017 and 2021, InstaMortgage Inc. (formerly known as Arcus Lending Inc.) was named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America (aka "Most Exclusive Club in Business"). The company was also named to the 2021 Deloitte Fast Tech 500, ranking higher than household names like Zoom, Pinterest, and Square.

Amazon.com #1 best-selling author Shashank was named "2022 Entrepreneur of the Year" by Stevie Awards. He was the expert guest of the TV and radio show - "Mortgage Matters" and the author of widely acclaimed books - "First Time Home Buying 101", "Real Estate Unleashed" and the latest #1 best-seller "My First Home".