Radian’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The health and safety of our employees, customers, and their families is a top priority during this unprecedented time. We thank you all for your continued partnership.
And as news about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to evolve, Radian regularly monitors the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other local health and government agencies for the latest updates and guidance.
In response to recent developments, we are enacting a mandatory work-from-home policy for nearly all employees company-wide.
As a result, Radian must implement changes to our mortgage insurance, title insurance, and real estate services processes. Please reference this page for all updates regarding COVID-19.
While this is a challenge that we have never faced before, we remain confident that by working together with our customers and business partners, we will successfully navigate this global crisis and emerge stronger than ever.
Mortgage Insurance
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
We recognize the frequency of COVID-19 related updates may be difficult to keep up with, which is why we’ve created this FAQ to help answer the most common questions received and guide you to specific announcements and documentation should you need additional details.
MI Announcements
Radian Announces Alignment with GSE COVID-19 Origination and Appraisal Updates
May 3, 2021
Radian is aligned with the GSEs’ extensions of temporary COVID-19 flexibilities, including flexibilities for appraisals, until May 31, 2021.
COVID-19 Updates, Alignment with GSE Extensions and Announcements, and Underwriting Guideline Updates
March 29, 2021
Learn more about Radian's COVID-19 Updates, Alignment with GSE Extensions and Announcements, and Underwriting Guideline Updates.
Radian Announces COVID-19 Updates, Alignment with Timeline Extensions, Underwriting Guideline Changes, and Reporting Updates
December 7, 2020
Learn more about Radian’s COVID-19 Updates, Alignment with Timeline Extensions, Underwriting Guideline Changes, and Reporting Updates.
Radian Announces COVID-19 Updates and Underwriting Guideline Changes
September 14, 2020
Learn more about Radian’s temporary eligibility requirements and updated guidelines.
Radian Announces COVID-19 Timeline Extensions
July 13, 2020
Radian continues to monitor and provide customers with timely information related to changes in requirements due to COVID-19.
Radian Announces Additional COVID-19 Updates
June 4, 2020
Learn more about Radian’s response to GSE announcements on Borrowers with Existing Mortgage, the Payment Deferral Program, and Self-employment Income Analysis.
Radian Provides COVID-19 FAQs and Latest GSE Alignment
May 14, 2020
In an effort to provide guidance around all of the recent changes pertaining to COVID-19, Radian has created an FAQ document. In addition, Radian is aligning with recent GSE updates that have been announced.
Radian Provides Additional Clarity Regarding Loans in COVID-19 Forbearance Plans
April 29, 2020
Given the increase in borrowers requesting COVID-19 related forbearance plans through the CARES Act, Radian has created COVID-19 policy guidance for our lenders and servicers, which supplements our Underwriting Guidelines and Origination & Servicing Guide.
Radian Covid-19 Servicer Reporting Requirements
April 10, 2020
Radian has worked in collaboration with the MISMO working group, including all MIs, to promote uniformity in servicer reporting requirements for COVID-19 related defaults, forbearance and loss mitigation workouts.
Latest GSE Alignment and Changes to MI Eligibility
April 1, 2020
As our industry continues to grapple with impacts of COVID-19, Radian is aligning with all GSE updates, including new underwriting documentation requirements and additional flexibilities related to loan closings.
Title Services
We realize that this is a time of constantly changing circumstances as the facts and forecasts related to COVID-19 continue to evolve. We want to assure you that our team is working hard to continue to provide the service you have come to expect from Radian. In these unprecedented times, our signing agent partners are following the National Notary Association’s important health and safety guidance for Signing Agents, mobile Notaries and signers/borrowers amid growing concerns over COVID-19.
In addition, we are continuing to monitor the temporary closures of county offices, impacting the ability to perform title searches and record documents. Radian Settlement Services is expeditiously reviewing the guidance of our panel of underwriters including bulletins issued by Radian Title Insurance in order to provide the most up to date information to our clients. Today, we are open for business as usual.
Our team will communicate with you on any updates or changes that may be necessary. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact your Radian representative and learn how we can help facilitate closings through innovative solutions.
Real Estate Services
Radian Supports GSE Updates in Response to COVID-19
Last updated: September 14, 2020
Recently Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced temporary origination and servicing guidelines in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As our customers work to assist new and existing borrowers during this time, Radian and our family of companies are aligned with the GSE updates, which include temporary appraisal requirement flexibilities for loan applications dated on or before December 31, 2020.
- Clients should continue to place interior product orders as necessary.
- If the appraiser cannot obtain interior access, we will reach out to the client to confirm whether a desktop appraisal is acceptable for the loan situation.
- We will only proceed with a desktop appraisal upon approval from our clients.
During this challenging time, please know we are here and working hard to continue providing the service you have come to expect from us. Should you have any questions, please contact us.
Mortgage Insurance
877.RADIAN1 (723.4261)
Hours M-F 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Title Services
800.646.8258 ext. 8245
Valuation Services
877.707.1415
Appraisal Services
412.788.1740
Additional Resources
Radian's CEO Message on COVID-19
Read CEO Rick Thornberry's message to customers.
Radian COVID-19 Press Release
Radian COVID-19 Statement
Read our statement on COVID-19 Preparedness.
Read our eBulletins
Radian rate changes, guidelines, system and company policies
Read our Servicer Alerts
Radian MI Servicing and Loss Management updates