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Lenders assess complex income for large mortgages through manual underwriting, where specialists review an applicant's entire financial profile, including retained profits, bonuses, RSUs, and investment returns.

UK high street banks frequently decline expat mortgage applications because their rigid, automated underwriting systems are not designed to assess foreign currencies, complex remuneration structures, or the nuances of different international jurisdictions.

For a £1 million mortgage, a typical minimum income required by high street lenders is between £220,000 and £250,000, based on standard 4x to 4.5x income multiples. However, private banks and specialist lenders can offer greater flexibility for high-net-worth individuals.