The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) just announced a new hotline number upon which small businesses can call for help regarding credit availability. The FDIC oversees banks and savings institutions to maintain stability in financial systems and lending.

The toll-free number is 1-855-334-2249 and people are on hand to help from 7am to 7pm CST each weekday.

More information on the hotline can be found at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2011/pr11005.html