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Successful Large UK Interest Only Mortgage for Italian National \u2013 \u00a31.225m Secured<\/span><\/h1>\n

Articus Finance secured a \u00a31.225 million large UK interest only mortgage for Italian national relocating from Singapore, enabling purchase of a \u00a32.3m family property in London with competitive private bank terms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

Arranging a large UK interest only mortgage for Italian national<\/strong> clients is a specialist task requiring tailored private banking solutions. Traditional lenders rarely extend significant financing on interest-only structures, particularly where the borrower is both a high-net-worth individual and a foreign national residing abroad. This case study demonstrates how Articus Finance arranged a bespoke large-scale mortgage, blending long-term planning with interest-only efficiency, to support a client\u2019s relocation back to the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

Client Background<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our client, an Italian national living in Singapore for eight years, had recently accepted a new senior position in London. Anticipating his family\u2019s move to the UK, he identified a prime residential property valued at \u00a32.3 million. The client sought significant leverage while preserving liquidity, preferring an interest-only mortgage structure to minimise monthly cash flow commitments during the relocation phase.<\/span><\/p>\n

The request was for borrowing of \u00a31.225 million, representing 65% loan-to-value (LTV). However, the complexity arose not simply from the loan size, but from the combination of foreign residency, currency considerations linked to income from abroad, and the requirement for an interest-only facility at private bank-level borrowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Challenge in Securing a Large UK Interest Only Mortgage for Italian National<\/span><\/h2>\n

Traditional UK lenders typically avoid providing large-scale interest-only mortgages to non-UK residents due to three primary factors: the perceived risk of foreign currency earnings, the scale of the loan relative to property value, and compliance concerns around foreign nationals. Many mainstream banks cap LTV ratios substantially lower than 65% for international borrowers, particularly when the loan exceeds \u00a31m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, banks remain cautious in granting interest-only facilities to clients who are not yet UK-resident, concerned about both affordability evidence and liquidity in case circumstances change. For this client, combining the loan quantum, residency, nationality, and product type requirements represented a highly complex proposition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Solution<\/span><\/h2>\n

Articus Finance recognised from the outset that a private bank would provide the best pathway to secure favourable terms. We leveraged our long-standing relationships with international private banks accustomed to working with globally mobile professionals. By presenting a comprehensive financial profile\u2014including historic earnings in Singapore, projected income in the UK role, and evidence of substantial global net worth\u2014we reassured lenders of the client\u2019s creditworthiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

A private bank agreed to provide a \u00a31.225 million facility at 65% LTV, structured entirely on an interest-only basis. The solution blended rate competitiveness with flexible repayment options, enabling the client to maintain low monthly outgoings while retaining capital flexibility for future investments. Importantly, the facility also allowed for restructuring should the client wish to reduce exposure once fully settled in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n