First Foundation Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $37,911,000 compared to $28,367,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $31,225,000 compared to $25,004,000 a year ago. Income before taxes on income was $13,040,000 compared to $10,599,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,273,000 or $0.06 per basic and diluted share compared to $6,517,000 or $0.19 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted net income was $9,230,000. Total revenues were $42.6 million, an increase of 31%. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $136,801,000 compared to $100,642,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $113,618,000 compared to $89,449,000 a year ago. Income before taxes on income was $50,599,000 compared to $38,334,000 a year ago. Net income was $27,582,000 or $0.78 per diluted share compared to $23,303,000 or $0.7 per diluted share a year ago. Total revenues were $152.3 million, an increase of 23%. Return on average equity of 8.5% for 2017. Return on average assets of 0.70% for 2017.