Los Angeles, California, United States, October 2025 — Rate, a fast-growing mortgage and finance company known for its innovative approach to rapid loan approvals, has announced the appointment of Jaklen Alkyan as Vice President, Human Resources. In this new leadership role, Jaklen will oversee all facets of the company’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, and culture transformation as Rate continues to expand its national footprint.
Jaklen brings over two decades of rich experience across diverse industries, including finance, retail, and healthcare. Prior to joining Rate, she served as Director of People at Beecan Health, where she led end-to-end HR operations across multiple facilities and was instrumental in enhancing workforce engagement, leadership development, and retention programs.
Earlier, Jaklen spent over six years at Homebridge Financial Services, Inc., where she held the role of Vice President, Human Resources. She managed HR strategy for a workforce of over 2,500 employees and played a crucial role during the integration of Prospect Mortgage into Homebridge, successfully aligning people processes and organizational culture during a major transition.
Before her tenure at Homebridge, Jaklen worked with Prospect Mortgage, LLC, where she progressed from Human Resources Business Partner to Vice President, Human Resources, overseeing HR programs across sales, operations, and corporate divisions. Her earlier career includes impactful roles as Regional Human Resources Manager – Employee Relations at Rite Aid, District HR Manager at The Home Depot, and Director of Human Resources at Pacific Lodge Youth Services, where she built and led strategic HR frameworks. She began her career at Target as a Human Resource Executive, gaining foundational expertise in talent management and employee engagement.
At Rate, Jaklen will lead initiatives to strengthen HR infrastructure, foster a performance-driven culture, and build scalable people practices that support the company’s rapid growth and innovation in the financial services sector.
About Rate
Rate is a dynamic mortgage and finance company committed to simplifying the home loan process through technology, speed, and personalized service. Known for its ability to get customers approved in as little as one day, Rate is redefining the lending experience by combining digital innovation with human expertise to help people achieve their homeownership dreams faster and smarter.
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