First Choice Bank reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $9.183 million compared to $9.284 million a year ago. Net interest income was $7.503 million compared to $7.864 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $3.745 million compared to $3.118 million a year ago. Net income was $2.198 million or $0.31 per diluted share compared to $1.738 million or $0.29 per diluted share a year ago. Return on assets (annualized) was 1.07% compared to 0.87% a year ago. Return on equity (annualized) was 8.69% compared to 7.56% a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest income of $37.511 million compared to $32.409 million a year ago. Net interest income was $31.240 million compared to $26.762 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $14.082 million compared to $9.277 million a year ago. Net income was $8.270 million or $1.18 per diluted share compared to $5.393 million or $0.91 per diluted share a year ago. Book value per share was $14.26 compared to $13.01 a year ago. Return on assets (annualized) was 1.01% compared to 0.74% a year ago. Return on equity (annualized) was 8.49% compared to 7.22% a year ago.