Fincera Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total income of $35,464,000 against $24,529,000 a year ago. Loss from continuing operations was $3,862,000 or $0.16 per basic and diluted share against $1,589,000 or $0.07 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net loss was $3,062,000 or $0.13 per basic and diluted share against $1,961,000 or $0.09 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Loss from continuing operations before income taxes totaled $3.9 million during the first quarter of 2017, compared to $1.6 million in the prior-year period, primarily as a result of the increased operating expenses. Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017, increased 44.6%, primarily due to the company's ramp-up of its Internet-based business segment, particularly its CeraPay and CeraVest products.