Security Federal Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income $6,517,000 compared to $6,153,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $6,317,000 compared to $5,653,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,831,000 million compared to $977,000 a year ago. Net income was $909,000 compared to $862,000 a year ago. Net income available to shareholders was $909,000 compared to $1,429,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $0.30 compared to $0.46 a year ago. For the year, the company reported net interest income $25,612,000 compared to $24,872,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $25,312,000 compared to $24,372,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $8,354,000 million compared to $7,845,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $25,312,000 compared to $24,372,000 a year ago. Net income was $5,918,000 compared to $5,925,000 a year ago. Net income available to shareholders was $5,918,000 compared to $6,162,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $1.91 compared to $1.99 a year ago. Book value per share was $26.46 compared to $24.14 a year ago.