Record Net Income and Return on Equity
Radian Group generated net income of $604 million for the full year 2024, with a return on equity of 13.4%.
Increase in Book Value Per Share
The company increased book value per share by 9% year over year, reaching $31.33.
All-Time High in Primary Mortgage Insurance In Force
Primary mortgage insurance in force reached an all-time high of $275 billion, growing 2% year over year.
Strong Capital Returns to Shareholders
Radian returned $376 million of capital to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends in 2024.
High Persistency Rate
The persistency rate of existing insurance in force remained high at 83.6% in the fourth quarter.
Reduction in Operating Expenses
Radian significantly reduced its recurring expense structure, with an 8% reduction in operating expenses year over year.
Strong Financial Position and Liquidity
Radian Guaranty maintained a PMIERs cushion of $2.2 billion and available holding company liquidity of $885 million.
Investment Portfolio Performance
Radian's investment portfolio generated net investment income of $71 million in the fourth quarter, with a yield of 3.9%.
Positive Credit Trends
Radian reported a net benefit of $2.2 million in its insurance provision for losses for the full year, with continued strong cure activity and low claim levels.