Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, interest income was $3,472,000 against $2,927,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $2.8 million as of March 31, 2017 compared to $2.5 million as of March 31, 2016. This is an increase of $403,000 or 16.2%. The increase in net interest income continues to be directly associated with the company’s continued loan growth. Income before income taxes was $648,000 against $546,000 a year ago. Net income was $460,000 or $0.13 per diluted share against $368,000 or $0.11 per diluted share a year ago. Book value per share as on March 31, 2017 was $8.47. Return on average assets was 0.52% against 0.48% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.66% against 6.29% a year ago.