Origen Financial Inc. reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $15,038,000 compared to $17,071,000 a year ago. Net loss before income taxes was $3,406,000 compared to $5,752,000 a year ago. Net loss was $3,416,000 compared to $5,712,000 a year ago. Net loss per common share was $0.13 compared to $0.22 a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $63,435,000 compared to $71,641,000 a year ago. Net loss before income taxes was $11,755,000 compared to $16,586,000 a year ago. Net loss was $11,808,000 compared to $16,594,000 a year ago. Net loss per common share was $0.46 compared to $0.64 a year ago. On March 14, 2012, board of directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.15 per share to be paid to holders of the company's common stock of record on March 26, 2012. The dividend will be paid on April 2, 2012 and will approximate $3.9 million.