Is it possible to get a mortgage without work-related income?

Manesova83

Hypothetically speaking, say someone is wealthy enough to not have work in the traditional sense. This person could afford to buy a new home outright but would rather get a mortgage and invest the funds freed up by doing so. Without a work-related income, is it possible to get a mortgage or other loan based solely on savings and investments?  

Thanks in advance for your help! 

ACG

Not a residential mortgage.
You may be able to get a buy to let, but options will be limited and you will not be able to live in the property.

It is a regulatory requirement to assess income. Your investments could be worthless tomorrow, admittedly you could be out of a job tomorrow but you can always get a new job, your investments may never recover.