Meeting the "Savings Requirement" through a gift

And it's not ideal of course, but you could always have the money transferred to his/your US account

Yes this, and if you're  not familiar with FX transfers - check a few sites for their fees and exchange rate before moving the money. And do a small transfer first if it's a large sum to make sure you haven't made any typos etc. I've had the most luck with transferwise, but there are some others that are good for larger amounts (check the money matters section). Bank rates are rarely the best deal, but it's worth checking those too.

I have a feeling with brexit the value of GBP will drop closer to the dollar, so that may also help! You'll want to keep an eye on the Oanda exchange rate as you get closer to submitting, as that value the day you submit is how they calculate if you have £62500 in savings.

Thanks,  I'll be sharing all this with DH and then his family this weekend when we skype. They all want us back too! 

So... just clarifying...

It shouldn't matter WHERE the cash savings from a "gift" are held (US or UK), as long as they are in one of our names? (In this case, my UKC husband's)?

(Still completely hypothetical at this point!) 

So... just clarifying...

It shouldn't matter WHERE the cash savings from a "gift" are held (US or UK), as long as they are in one of our names? (In this case, my UKC husband's)?

(Still completely hypothetical at this point!) 

Correct.  . But it does need to be a gift, not a "gift". There must be no repayment of the monies.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-se-family-members-specified-evidence

Seriously don't know what we'd do without you guys!