Ultra High Net Worth Mortgages

UHNW Mortgages – Discreet, Tailored Property Finance for Ultra High Net Worth Clients

When you’re buying a multi-million-pound property or leveraging complex global income, a standard mortgage won’t cut it. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, company director, or global executive, you need a mortgage solution that reflects your financial world.

At Mortgage Knight, we specialise in sourcing bespoke, discreet, ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) mortgage solutions through a network of private banks and specialist lenders, designed around your assets, not box-ticking rules.

What Is a UHNW Mortgage?

UHNW mortgages are bespoke finance arrangements for individuals with:
  • £1 million+ income or £10 million+ in net assets
  • High-value UK property purchases (£2m–£100m+)
  • International income or assets (including trusts, corporate structures, or family offices)
  • Complex borrowing requirements (interest-only, offset, multiple properties)
  • Non-standard income streams (bonus-led, carried interest, dividends, crypto wealth)

Wherever you’re based—UAE, India, Nigeria, Hong Kong, South Africa, the US, or beyond—we can help you access UK mortgage products without needing to step foot in the country.

Typical Clients We Assist Include

  • Entrepreneurs and tech founders
  • Private equity partners and hedge fund professionals
  • International clients buying UK property
  • High-profile individuals requiring confidentiality
  • Family offices managing intergenerational wealth
  • Clients paid in foreign currencies or offshore structures
Why Standard Lenders Don’t Work for UHNW Clients

Traditional high street lenders often fall short due to:

  • Rigid income assessments that ignore real wealth
  • Capped loan sizes (typically up to £2m–£3m max)
  • No allowance for complex tax planning or offshore income
  • Lack of discretion or privacy
By contrast, our lenders assess your total wealth, not just payslips, and structure the deal to fit your goals, whether that’s wealth preservation, tax efficiency, or long-term planning.
What Can UHNW Mortgage Finance Help You With?
  • Buying £2 million+ prime residences
  • Purchasing luxury second homes in London, the Home Counties or coastal hotspots
  • Buy-to-let portfolios or luxury single assets
  • Bridging finance for ultra-high-value acquisitions
  • Equity release or refinancing to support investments elsewhere
  • Funding via offshore structures, family trusts, or corporate wrappers
We understand how your wealth is held—and how to structure lending around it.

Private Bank & Specialist Lender Access

We work directly with private banks, boutique lenders, and family office-focused funders who offer:

  • £1 million+ loan facilities
  • Interest-only, part-repayment, and offset structures
  • Lending against multiple income sources and global assets
  • Cross-border lending (e.g., Singapore-based client buying Mayfair property)
  • Discreet underwriting with concierge-style client service
These lenders value long-term relationships and offer mortgages based on relationship and potential, not rigid affordability models.
Case Study 1: Global Tech Founder, Hong Kong

Status:A client with £20m+ net worth based in Hong Kong was looking to purchase a £6.5m apartment in Central London for family use.

Challenge: Traditional banks wouldn’t consider his structure (paid in USD, with income flowing via a Cayman holding company).

Solution: We introduced a private bank that understood complex corporate income and offered a £4.5m interest-only mortgage at 65% LTV, with wealth management bundled in.

Case Study 2: Private Equity Director, UK

Status: Client received a relatively modest base salary but earned £2m+ annually through bonuses and carried interest. He was buying a £5.2m country estate.

Challenge: Affordability models at retail banks ignored the majority of his income.

Solution: We secured a 75% LTV loan through a boutique lender using average income over three years and asset-backed reserves to offset risk.

Case Study 3: Family Office Trust Buyer

Status: A property was being purchased via a Jersey-based trust structure for generational planning.

Challenge: Multiple decision-makers, complex ownership, and tight timelines.

Solution: We arranged a £9m mortgage against a £15m property using a specialist lender familiar with offshore trusts and supported legal coordination across jurisdictions.

What Makes Mortgage Knight Different?

  • Discretion assured – We work with your adviser, family office, or legal team in full confidence
  • Global expertise – Cross-border income? Offshore wealth? We understand it
  • Direct access to decision-makers – No gatekeepers or call centres
  • Creative structuring – We work with your accountant or lawyer to optimise the finance
  • Unmatched service – From first call to post-completion, we manage every detail

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Typically £1 million+, though we can assist with high six-figure loans for complex cases.

A: Yes. Many of our clients are based overseas. As long as the asset is in the UK and income is provable, we can help.

A: Yes. Many UHNW mortgages are structured as interest-only or offset, especially when the property is part of a long-term wealth plan.

A: Yes. We work with lenders who understand corporate entities, family trusts, and offshore vehicles.

A: In many cases, yes—especially with private banks. But this is often offset by better terms, concierge service, and wealth management benefits.

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