Mandatory Home Improvements To BeFinanced Through CU

BURBANK, Calif. - (06/30/04) -- Burbank City Employees FCU said itis making low-interest loans available to members who are requiredunder a new city ordinance to replace their roofs withnon-flammable shingles. The credit union is offering loans of up to$25,000 at 4.95% or less. A new city ordinance will requirehomeowners to replace wood shakes and shingles on homes in thefoothills by Aug. 14, 2005, and all other homes by 2012.

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