XML 29 R61.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.1.9

Note 10 - Long-Term Debt Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
--- | --- | ---
Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net | $ 1,218,972 us-gaap_LongTermDebt |  | $ 1,209,926 us-gaap_LongTermDebt |
Equity component of currently redeemable convertible senior notes | 68,982 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |  | 74,690 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2017 |  |  |  |
Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net | 381,018 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member | [1] | 375,310 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member | [1]
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2017 | Convertible Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Principal amount of convertible debt in liabilities | 450,000 us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | 450,000 us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
Less: debt discount, net (1) | (68,982)us-gaap_DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember | [2] | (74,690)us-gaap_DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember | [2]
Long-term debt, net | 381,018 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | 375,310 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
Equity component of currently redeemable convertible senior notes | 68,982 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | 74,690 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 |  |  |  |
Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net | 345,084 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member | [3] | 342,011 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member | [3]
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 | Convertible Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Liability and Equity Components of Convertible Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Principal amount of convertible debt in liabilities | 400,000 us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | 400,000 us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
Less: debt discount, net (1) | (54,916)us-gaap_DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember | [2] | (57,989)us-gaap_DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscount / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember | [2]
Long-term debt, net | 345,084 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | 342,011 us-gaap_LongTermDebt / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
Equity component of currently redeemable convertible senior notes | $ 0 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |  | $ 0 us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests / us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis = rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member / us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis = us-gaap_ConvertibleDebtMember |
[1] | The principal amount of these notes is $450 million.
[2] | Included within long-term debt and is being amortized over the life of the convertible notes.
[3] | The principal amount of these notes is $400 million.

X
- Details
Name: | rdn_ScheduleOfLiabilityAndEquityComponentsOfConvertibleDebtLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | rdn_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 20 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 22 -Article 5 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 16 -Article 9 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 835 -SubTopic 30 -Section 45 -Paragraph 1A -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6451184&loc=d3e28541-108399 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 835 -SubTopic 30 -Section 55 -Paragraph 8 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=34725769&loc=d3e28878-108400 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentUnamortizedDiscount
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 16 -Article 7 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 942 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03.16) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6876686&loc=d3e534808-122878 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 16 -Article 9 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 20, 22 -Article 5 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03.16) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879938&loc=d3e572229-122910 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongTermDebt
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Carrying amount, attributable to parent and noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.27(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2017Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=rdn_ConvertibleSeniorNotesDue2019Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |