RDN adds $500M credit line with SOFR-based pricing to 2030
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Radian Group Inc. entered into a new unsecured revolving credit facility providing $500 million of committed borrowing capacity, including a $100 million standby letter of credit sub‑facility. The agreement includes an accordion feature permitting up to an additional $250 million in term loans, delayed draw term loans, or added revolver commitments, subject to covenants and lender commitments.
The facility matures on November 4, 2030, with no borrowings outstanding at inception. Borrowings accrue interest at either an alternate base rate or SOFR, plus a ratings‑based margin of 0.125%–1.500% (base rate) or 1.125%–2.500% (SOFR). Quarterly commitment fees range from 0.150%–0.450%, also tied to ratings. Use of proceeds includes working capital, general corporate purposes, and growth initiatives.
Covenants include limits on indebtedness and liens, restrictions on dispositions and investments, maintenance of private mortgage insurer eligibility for Radian Guaranty Inc., and maintaining financial strength ratings from at least two agencies, plus financial tests on debt‑to‑capitalization and consolidated net worth.
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$500M revolver with ratings-based pricing; no draws at signing.
The facility provides committed liquidity of $500,000,000 with an accordion of up to $250,000,000, maturing on November 4, 2030. Pricing floats off base rate or SOFR with margins scaling to the company’s senior unsecured debt rating, and commitment fees of 0.150%–0.450% likewise depend on rating tiers.
Key covenants limit additional debt and liens, restrict asset moves, and require Radian Guaranty Inc. to remain eligible with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, alongside maintaining ratings from at least two agencies. Financial covenants include a maximum Debt‑to‑Total Capitalization Ratio and a minimum Consolidated Net Worth.
There are no amounts outstanding at entry. Actual interest costs and utilization will depend on future borrowing decisions and maintained rating levels across the term to 2030.