Radian Group Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2022, with net income reaching $181.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, up from $125.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share in the same quarter of the previous year. The company saw growth in return on equity to 17.2 percent and book value per share to $23.75, alongside a more than 4 percent increase in primary mortgage insurance in force and a 49 percent decline in defaulted loans.
Net income for Q1 2022 was $181.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $125.6 million, or $0.64 per diluted share for Q1 2021.
Adjusted diluted net operating income was $1.17 per diluted share.
The provision for losses was $(83.8) million, favorably impacted by positive development on prior period defaults.
Return on equity was 17.2%, and adjusted net operating return on equity was 19.9%.
Radian did not provide forward guidance in this earnings report.