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Vulnerable homeowners face the prospect of selling into a weakening property market

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Borrowers in some of Australia's most vulnerable areas risk falling into negative equity, if interest rates continue to climb. Some experts say this is a time bomb and could spell disaster for some homeowners, who may be forced to either risk holding on and hope for a market recovery or sell at a loss.
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