Debt
Debt Obligations
The aggregate carrying value of our 5.25% Senior Notes ("5.25% Notes") and the par value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented in table 3.1 below.
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Long-Term Debt Obligation, Carrying value |
| Table | 3.1 | | | | |
| | December 31, |
(In thousands) | | 2025 | | 2024 |
5.25% Notes, due August 2028 (par value: $650 million) | | $ | 646,138 | | | $ | 644,667 | |
The 5.25% Senior Notes are an obligation of our holding company, MGIC Investment Corporation.
2023 Transactions
During 2023, under the terms of our 9% Debentures, we exercised our option to redeem the outstanding principal of $21.1 million. The 9% Debentures were convertible into shares of MGIC common stock at a rate of 77.9620 shares per $1,000 principal amount. Prior to the redemption date, substantially all holders elected to convert into shares of common stock. Under the terms of the 9% Debentures, we paid cash of $28.6 million in lieu of issuing shares of common stock. The conversion of our 9% Debentures resulted in a $5.3 million reduction in our shareholders’ equity, net of tax, and a reduction of 1.6 million potentially dilutive shares.
5.25% Notes
Interest on the 5.25% Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15. We may redeem the notes at 100% of the principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, at any time prior to the maturity.
The 5.25% Notes have covenants and events of default, which are customary for securities of this nature, and further provide that the trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5.25% Notes may declare them immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of certain events of default after the expiration of the applicable grace period. In addition, in the case of an event of default arising from certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization relating to the Company or any of its significant subsidiaries, the 5.25% Notes will become due and payable immediately. This description is not intended to be complete in all respects and is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the 5.25% Notes, including their covenants and events of default. We were in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2025.
Interest Payments
Interest payments were $34.1 million during 2025 and 2024 and $35.1 million during 2023.
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.