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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Radian Group Inc. on Form S-4 of our reports dated March 10, 2000, appearing in
and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Radian Group
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is part of
this Registration Statement.




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 22, 2000