Howard Bancorp Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $9,856,000 compared to $8,513,000 a year ago. Interest income was $11,338,000 compared to $9,752,000 a year ago. Pre-tax income tax was $1,877,000 compared to $1,486,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,884,000 or $0.19 per basic and diluted share compared to $953,000 or $0.13 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.67% compared to 0.38% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 5.76% compared to 4.48% a year ago. For the year, the company reported net interest income of $37,859,000 compared to $34,179,000 a year ago. Total interest income was $43,026,000 compared to $38,741,000 a year ago. Pretax income was $10,352,000 compared to $8,239,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $7,200,000 or $0.75 per basic share compared to $5,137,000 or $0.74 per basic share a year ago. Book value per common share as at December 31, 2017 was $13.47 compared to $12.27 as at December 31, 2016. Tangible book value per common share as at December 31, 2017 was $13.23 compared to $11.86 as at December 31, 2016. Return on average assets was 0.67% compared to 0.55% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 5.82% compared to 6.15% a year ago.