| Loan amount | £6,500,000 |
| Purchase price | £11,000,000 |
| Loan-to-value | 59% |
| Property type | Luxury penthouse |
| Location | Mayfair, London (W1) |
| Borrower | Dubai-resident investor |
| Term | 25 years interest-only |
| Rate | 5-year fixed |
| Lender type | Private bank |
| Income | AED-denominated |
The Story
A non-domiciled investor based in Dubai sought Fox Davidson’s expertise to finance a £6 million penthouse in a new luxury development in Mayfair, London. The client required a £4.2 million interest-only mortgage to keep monthly costs low, as they planned to use the property intermittently while renting it out for part of the year.
The Challenge
The Solution
Frequently asked questions
What is a high net worth mortgage?
A high net worth (HNW) mortgage is assessed under the FCA’s high net worth rules rather than the standard affordability test. It is available to borrowers with net assets over £3 million or annual net income over £300,000. Lenders read the net assets test literally and include the equity in your main home, and on a joint application only one of you needs to meet it.
How does HNW mortgage assessment differ from a standard mortgage?
HNW assessment is whole-of-wealth based rather than income-multiple based. Lenders consider total assets, liabilities, liquidity, income, and lifestyle costs, then negotiate loan size based on the overall financial picture.
What loan sizes are available with HNW mortgages?
HNW mortgages typically start at £1 million minimum and have no upper cap. Loans of £5 million to £20 million are routine for qualifying clients. Loans above £20 million typically involve syndicated lending or relationship-driven arrangements with private banks.
How long does an HNW mortgage take to complete?
HNW mortgages typically complete in four to ten weeks. Mainstream HNW lenders are at the faster end. Private bank cases involving committee approval, complex structuring, or offshore elements can take eight to twelve weeks.
Further reading: large mortgages, UK international mortgages, private bank mortgages, high net worth mortgages.
Completed transaction. This case study describes a live deal arranged by Fox Davidson. Client details are anonymised and figures rounded.
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