EXHIBIT 23.1
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-
92636, No. 33-99378, No. 333-47473, and No. 333-66829 of The PMI Group, Inc.
(the "Company") on Form S-8 and Registration Statements No. 333-48035, and No.
333-67125 of the Company on Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 333-29777 of
the Company on Form S-4 of our reports dated January 20, 1999 appearing in and
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for
the year ended December 31, 1998.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Francisco, California
March 26, 1999


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