Note 15 - Selected Financial Information of Registrant - Radian Group Level 3 (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Selected Financial Information of Registrant Radian Group [Abstract]

Selected Financial Information Of Registrant [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Investment in subsidiaries, at equity in net assets	$	1,416,290	$	1,591,914
Total assets	1,691,317		2,231,138
Long-term debt	666,806		818,584
Total liabilities	790,429		1,048,847
Total stockholders’ equity	900,888		1,182,291
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,691,317		2,231,138