Exhibit 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Radian Group  Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 15, 2002, appearing
in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Radian
Group Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2001 and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 18, 2002