Exhibit 23.7
CONSENT OF FIRST UNION SECURITIES
We consent to the use of our name, First Union Securities, and the
discussion of our proposed role in connection with the proposed merger, as
described in the section entitled "The Merger" in the Consent
Statement-Prospectus for American Tax Exempt Bond Trust, which is included as
part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 for Charter Municipal Mortgage
Acceptance Company.
Date: August 2, 2000 /s/ Leah R.Wehinger
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Senior Vice President
First Union Securities, Inc.
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