Stewardship Financial Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company has reported net interest income of $5,897,000 against $5,445,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $2,132,000 against $1,675,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,348,000 or $0.22 diluted per share against $1,061,000 or $0.17 diluted per share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 10.40% against 8.89% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.69% against 0.58% a year ago. For the year, the company has posted net interest income of $22,572,000 against $21,783,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $7,431,000 against $6,472,000 a year ago. Net income available to common stockholders was $4,736,000 or $0.78 diluted per share against $3,744,000 or $0.62 diluted per share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.43% against 8.14% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.63% against 0.60% a year ago.