Stewardship Financial Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company’s net interest income was $6,823,000 against $5,544,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $6,803,000 against $5,794,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expenses was $2,612,000 against $1,618,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,640,000 against $1,035,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.19 against $0.17 a year ago. Return on average common equity was 8.83% against 8.06% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.71% against 0.54% a year ago. Book value per share was $8.57 against $8.43 a year ago. Interest income was $8,400,000 against $6,657,000 a year ago. For the nine months, the company’s net interest income was $19,537,000 against $16,675,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $18,957,000 against $17,725,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expenses was $6,181,000 against $5,299,000 a year ago. Net income was $3,899,000 against $3,388,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.51 against $0.55 a year ago. Return on average common equity was 8.02% against 9.09% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.60% against 0.61% a year ago. Book value per share was $8.57 against $8.43 a year ago. Interest income was $23,767,000 against $20,085,000 a year ago.