EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Radian Group Inc. on Form S-8 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.


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 17, 2002