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

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Selected Financial Information of Registrant Radian Group [Abstract]

Selected Financial Information Of Registrant [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)	September 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Investment in subsidiaries, at equity in net assets	$	1,408,149	$	947,724
Total assets	2,196,603		1,864,896
Long-term debt	814,901		964,788
Total liabilities	908,167		1,005,116
Total stockholders' equity	1,288,436		859,780
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,196,603		1,864,896