Economists warn of looming mortgage debt trap as interest rates stay at record low | ABC News (WATCH)

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Record low interest rates and cheap borrowing has some economists warning of a looming mortgage debt trap. The Reserve Bank opted to keep interest rates at record lows today, but there are concerns any shift upwards could leave debt-laden households in an impossible position. Stephanie Chalmers reports.

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