Community West Bancshares reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $8,135,000 against $7,018,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $7,462,000 against $6,306,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $3,186,000 against $3,706,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,851,000 against $2,186,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,807,000 against $2,042,000 a year ago. Diluted per share was $0.21 against $0.24 per share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 11.96% against 14.70% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.19% against 1.54% a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total interest income of $30,222,000 against $28,004,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $27,706,000 against $24,729,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $5,008,000 against $11,980,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,870,000 against $7,046,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $2,554,000 against $6,268,000 a year ago. Diluted per share was $0.30 against $0.75 per share a year ago. Return on average common equity was 4.69% against 12.51% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.49% against 1.25% a year ago.