Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) (NYSE: RDN) is a Philadelphia-based provider of mortgage insurance and risk management solutions, serving lenders and consumers across the United States. Established in 1977, the company offers private mortgage insurance that protects lenders against borrower default and enables homebuyers to access financing with lower down payments. By mitigating credit risk in mortgage portfolios, Radian supports a more resilient housing finance system.
In addition to its core mortgage insurance operations, Radian provides a suite of risk management and advisory services through its Radian Risk Solutions division. These services include portfolio analytics, economic forecasting, and capital relief strategies, designed to help financial institutions optimize their mortgage lending practices and comply with regulatory requirements. The company’s research arm regularly publishes insights into housing market trends, credit performance and policy developments.
Radian Settlement Services, another key business segment, offers title insurance, closing and escrow services, and valuation products for real estate transactions. Through a network of local title agents and in-house expertise, the company facilitates secure property transfers and helps streamline the closing process for homebuyers, sellers and mortgage lenders. Radian’s reinsurance platform also provides capacity and risk-sharing solutions to insurance carriers worldwide.
Over its decades of operation, Radian Group has built a national footprint with offices in major metropolitan areas and a leadership team led by Chairman and CEO Richard Thornberry. The company is guided by a board of directors with deep experience in financial services, real estate and risk management. Radian’s integrated business model and focus on technology and analytics position it to support both traditional mortgage markets and emerging housing finance channels.
