Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-32166, 333-69848, 333-69400 and 333-107067 of Anthracite Capital, Inc. on
Form S-3, of our reports dated March 14, 2006, appearing in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K of Anthracite Capital, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

New York, New York
March 14, 2006