UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2009

American Mortgage Acceptance Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts	001-14583	13-6972380
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

625 Madison Avenue, New York, NY	10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:212-317-5700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 12, 2009, Donald J. Meyer notified the board of trustees (the “Board”) of American Mortgage Acceptance Company (the “Registrant”) of his decision to resign from his position as a managing trustee and chairman of the Board and as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of the Company, effective immediately, to pursue other business opportunities.  Marc D. Schnitzer will replace Mr. Meyer as a managing trustee and chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	American Mortgage Acceptance Company
		(Registrant)
August 12, 2009
	By:	/s/ Robert L. Levy
	Name:	Robert L. Levy
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer