Issue with proving we can support ourselves

Me and my British wife have just sent in our online application last week, but are having an issue with the amount of money required.

I was recently laid off and my wife does not have a job here as she has no work permit. We are having to leave sooner than expected due to the fact I lost my job, but this is going against us for the application.

We have a place to stay, but are worried our app will be rejected as we cannot show we have much money in the bank (just about $2000).

Does anyone have any experience of this, and what was the outcome, also what happens if they say no?

Thanks

Did you or anyone get approved for this? Did they accept the $2000 amount? It would be great to hear some of the outcomes to these questions.