Strong Financial Performance
Radian reported net income of $142 million with a return on equity of 12.5%. Book value per share increased by 12% year-over-year to $33.18.
Record Mortgage Insurance in Force
Primary mortgage insurance in force reached an all-time high of $277 billion. New insurance written in the second quarter was $14.3 billion, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year.
High Persistency Rate
Persistency rate remained strong at 84%, with over 60% of insurance in force having a mortgage rate of 6% or lower.
Positive Credit Trends
Total defaults decreased to approximately 22,000 loans, with a portfolio default rate of 2.27%, down 6 basis points. Cures exceeded new defaults, which decreased by 8%.
Capital and Liquidity Position
Radian Guaranty paid a $200 million dividend to Radian Group, with expectations of a total $795 million distribution in 2025. Holding company liquidity was strong at $784 million.