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Debt instrument, covenant, net worth.

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Investments, Number Of States

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Percentage of debt instrument, covenant, net worth.

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Percentage of loans for FEMA Designated Areas.

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Percentage of loans on properties.

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Private Offering Of Mortgage Loans.

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Residential mortgage loans held for sale for FEMA designated areas.

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Unpaid Principal Balance Of Loans.

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Reflects the carrying amount of loans and leases for which agreements to acquire or dispose exist.

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The balance represents the amount of loans that are secured by real estate mortgages, offset by the reserve to cover probable credit losses on the loan portfolio.

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Residential Mortgage Loans - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) State Investment	Jan. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for sale-at fair value	$ 519,885			$ 32,755
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net consolidated assets (liabilities)	12,000
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for sale-at fair value	$ 520,000			$ 33,000
Number of investments \| Investment	808
Residential mortgage loans held for sale-unpaid principal balance	$ 521,000
Number of states \| State	44
Commitments to purchase and fund mortgage loans	$ 52,000
Unpaid principal balance of loans	63.00%		97.00%
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale \| California
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of loans on properties	24.00%
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale \| California \| Subsequent Event
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Residential mortgage loans held for sale for FEMA designated areas		$ 3,000
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale \| California \| Maximum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of loans for FEMA Designated Areas	1.00%
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale \| Other State
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of loans on properties	10.00%
Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale \| Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of investments \| Investment	0
Radian Mortgage Capital \| Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of net worth for debt covenants	6.00%
Net worth for debt covenants	$ 103,000
Minimum net worth for debt covenants	36,000
Radian Mortgage Capital Trust 2024-J1
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Private offering of mortgage loans	349,000
Radian Mortgage Capital Trust 2024-J2
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Private offering of mortgage loans	$ 423,000