Wellesley Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $5.817 million compared to $5.089 million a year ago. This increase was driven primarily by the growth of the loan portfolio, partially offset by higher interest expense from the increases in borrowings and deposits. Income before income taxes was $1.907 million compared to $1.218 million a year ago. Net income was $1.166 million or $0.48 per diluted share compared to $0.755 million or $0.32 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.61% compared to 0.46% a year ago. Return on average equity was 7.84% compared to 5.42% a year ago. Total interest and dividend income was $5.567 million compared to $4.964 million a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net interest income of $16.567 million compared to $14.769 million a year ago. The increase was largely due to increased loan interest income resulting from growth in the loan portfolio. Income before income taxes was $4.887 million compared to $3.593 million a year ago. Net income was $2.984 million or $1.22 per diluted share compared to $2.214 million or $0.94 per diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.56% compared to 0.47% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.93% compared to 5.45% a year ago. Book value per common share at end of period was $23.69 compared to $22.52 a year ago. Total interest and dividend income was $20.657 million compared to $18.395 million a year ago.