Who We Are

Mortgage Arsenal was founded in 2023 by Fazal Nathani, an experienced banker, stock market broker, and successful businessman, and Amandeep Gandhi, an experienced businessman in the field of smoking accessories. What began as a small private lending vertical under the Arsenal Group of Companies started with conservative lending as 1st and 2nd mortgages against residential properties, using their own and family funds.

Early business came primarily through referrals from mortgage brokers, lawyers, and accountants who trusted the team's conservative and transparent lending approach. Drawing on Fazal's extensive experience as a banker, stock market broker, and successful entrepreneur, and Amandeep's strong business background in multiple industry verticals, Mortgage Arsenal began offering 1st and 2nd mortgages secured by residential and commercial properties.

In 2024, Shamim Junejo joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. With over 38 years of international and Canadian banking experience, including 21 years with RBC Royal Bank in senior roles such as Vice President of Sales, Shamim brought deep expertise in credit, lending, and strategic growth. Under his leadership, the company adopted the business name "Mortgage Arsenal" and renewed its focus on expanding its portfolio to include both residential and commercial mortgages across Canada.

During the 2023–2025 property market crisis, as banks tightened their lending policies and introduced tough lending guidelines, there was a growing need in the market for private lending solutions. Mortgage Arsenal stepped in to fill the gap — offering borrowers flexible, fast, and fair private funding options when traditional banks couldn't deliver.