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Large Loans and High Net Worth Mortgages

Bigger numbers require bigger thinking and that’s exactly where we come in.

Whether you are purchasing a high-value property, refinancing a portfolio or your income structure isn’t so clear-cut, we know exactly how to put your case together and get it in front of the right lender.

By working with lenders that aren’t available to every broker, we have access to the most competitive large loan rates on the market and your dedicated advisor will ensure you get the best possible terms, however complex your situation. We’re clever like that.

What Makes Us So Clever?

We don’t just “find rates.” We guide you through the entire process and liaise with all parties (including your accountant and solicitor), so nothing gets missed.

So, whether you are releasing equity from a high-value home, purchasing through a trust or complex ownership structure, or buying out a business partner, we’re clever about the details, so you don’t have to be.

Large Loan Overview

Bigger numbers require bigger thinking—and that’s exactly where we come in.

At Clever Lending, we specialise in large and complex loans where standard approaches fall short. Whether you’re buying a high-value property, refinancing a substantial portfolio, or your income and ownership structure isn’t straightforward, we know how to package the detail and place it with the right lender.

By working with private banks, specialist and challenger lenders that aren’t available to every broker, we access competitive large-loan rates and bespoke structures. Your dedicated adviser handles the full process—from initial sense check through to completion—ensuring you receive the strongest possible terms, however complex your circumstances.

We don’t just find rates.
We manage the details, coordinate with your solicitor and accountant, and keep the process moving—so nothing gets missed and nothing comes as a surprise.

Whether you’re releasing equity from a high-value home, purchasing through a trust or company structure, or buying out a business partner, we’re clever about large loans—so you don’t have to be.

Our Large Loan Process

Same-Day Sense Check

Send the outline: property type, loan amount, borrower profile and any quirks. We will come back within 24 working hours with target lenders and the likely structure of your loan.

DIP → Valuation → Offer

Once this is approved, we will request a signed Decision in Principle (DIP), then instruct a property valuation and set out any conditions in clear terms.

Legals & Completion

We keep the legal process moving and update you at every stage. If, for whatever reason, a date shifts, you’ll hear it from us first (along with a new date).

Real outcomes we’ve delivered

London flat, repo sale:

completed in 7 working days; refinanced to BTL in month 3.

Terrace with light works

75% LTV bridge; tidy-up; sold in 10 weeks.

HMO conversion

Purchase at auction → refurb bridge; exited onto HMO BTL on completion.

(Anonymised; figures indicative.)

Large Loan FAQs

Most lenders consider a large mortgage to be anything above £500,000, with high-value lending typically starting at £1 million and above.

Absolutely. Many of our HNW clients have income from multiple sources including dividends, retained profits or overseas earnings. We work with a diverse panel of lenders who take a holistic view of full financial profile.

Private banks, challenger lenders and specialist lenders operate in this space, many of whom do not accept applications from the public directly. We have whole of market access, so we can so we can connect you with lenders that aren't available to everyone.

Yes. We regularly place large loan cases for expats and foreign national clients with lenders who understand international wealth structures.

At this level, lenders take a bespoke approach – they look at your assets, liabilities, income streams and overall wealth profile, rather than a standard income multiple.

Yes, because packaging and presentation is critical. A poorly structured case at this level rarely gets a second look.

A high-net-worth mortgage is bespoke residential lending for borrowers whose income, assets or borrowing requirements sit outside standard high-street criteria. Loans are typically £1m and above on a primary or second home. Under FCA rules, certified high-net-worth borrowers (income £300k+ or net assets £3m+) can opt out of certain affordability rules, opening access to private banks and specialist lenders.
On a standard 4.5 times income multiple, you'd need household income of around £220,000 to £250,000 for a £1m mortgage. Specialist and private bank lenders take a more bespoke view, assessing assets under management, bonus, RSU vesting schedules and overall net worth alongside income. That route can lend at higher multiples, or against assets rather than income alone.
Yes. A small group of lenders will lend at 5.5 to 6 times income for professionals (medics, lawyers, accountants) and for high earners, particularly on conservative LTVs and with strong credit profiles. Private banks underwrite case by case rather than to a fixed multiple. We identify which lenders' affordability calculators support stretched income multiples for your circumstances.
Private banks typically expect a meaningful investable asset balance, often £500,000 to £1m or more, to be placed with the bank as part of the wider relationship. Lending is bespoke against income, assets and the broader client relationship rather than to a fixed affordability formula. Pricing is competitive at very large loan sizes, although you should expect deeper KYC and a longer application process.
Asset-based lending is mortgage finance underwritten primarily on the value and liquidity of a borrower's investable assets rather than on income. It is common for HNW borrowers with significant equity portfolios, trust assets or business interests but modest taxable salary. Lenders may secure against the asset portfolio (Lombard lending) or use it to support standard property security.
Yes. Several specialist lenders and private banks regularly fund foreign national HNW purchases, particularly in prime London and the South East. Expect higher minimum loan sizes (often £1m+), enhanced KYC, and full source-of-wealth documentation. In some cases lenders will want a UK-based deposit account in place. LTVs of 60 to 70% are common, and rates remain competitive at this scale.
Yes. Expat large-loan mortgages are well served by both specialist UK lenders and several international private banks. Income paid in major currencies (USD, EUR, AED, HKD, SGD) is widely accepted. Less common currencies may need to be aggregated against a stronger overall income profile. We arrange expat mortgages from £1m up to £15m+ by referral.
A growing number of specialist and private bank lenders will accept vested and unvested RSUs as part of an income picture. Lenders typically apply a haircut (often 50%) and count only awards from the past 12 to 24 months as evidence of regularity. The employer's vesting schedule, share-price stability and recent realised gains all feed into the assessment.
Yes. Large portfolio mortgages are available for HNW landlords holding 10 or more properties, often consolidated into one facility with a single lender across multiple SPVs. Pricing is typically based on portfolio LTV and average rental cover (ICR), with bespoke covenants. This route is more efficient than refinancing properties individually as a portfolio grows in size and complexity.

Speak To Someone Clever About Large Loans

Send us a quick enquiry, and we’ll come back within 24 business hours with a realistic route forward. 

There are no fees payable until we have found you a solution, and you will always speak to an advisor, not to a triage team passing you on. We believe in speaking to an expert from the start.

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