Independent Bank Corporation announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company's net interest income was $20,250,000 compared to $19,353,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $20,120,000 compared to $21,030,000 a year ago. Income before income tax was $8,443,000 compared to $8,251,000 a year ago. Net income was $5,855,000 compared to $5,570,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.27 compared to $0.25 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.91% compared to 0.93% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.29% compared to 8.80% a year ago. Tangible book value per share was $11.62 compared to $11.18 a year ago. For the year, the company's net interest income was $79,641,000 compared to $74,986,000 a year ago. This increase is primarily due to an increase in average interest-earning assets that was partially offset by a decline in the net interest margin. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $80,950,000 compared to $77,700,000 a year ago. Income before income tax was $32,901,000 compared to $29,380,000 a year ago. Net income was $22,766,000 compared to $20,017,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $1.05 compared to $0.86 a year ago.