About Rockett Finance
The Rockett Story
Rockett Finance was built to make finance feel clearer, more personal and a whole lot less overwhelming.
Established in 2023 by founder Tara Rockett, RFS started with a simple mission: to build a brokerage that wasn’t just about getting a loan settled, but about educating, guiding and supporting clients towards property ownership, smarter lending decisions and long-term financial confidence.
Since then, Rockett Finance has grown into a multi-award recognised mortgage and finance brokerage, helping clients across the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Australia-wide with home loans, refinancing, investment lending, commercial finance and asset finance.
In 2026, Senior Commercial and Asset Finance Broker, Scott Armitage, joined forces with Tara, bringing more than 25 years of finance experience and expanding RFS into its next chapter across business, commercial and asset lending.
Today, Rockett Finance is a growing team of brokers and support team who combine strategy with heart. We’re education-first, proudly down-to-earth and here to help you understand your options, make confident decisions and feel supported from first chat to settlement.
Want to know more? Meet your RFS team below.
Meet the RFS Team
Scott Armitage
Director & Senior Commercial & Asset Finance Broker
Tara Rockett
Founder & Senior Finance Broker
Hi, I’m Tara — founder of Rockett Finance and the senior finance broker behind RFS. I’m a 31-year-old, dog-loving, creative finance fanatic from a small town in Far North Queensland, now living on the sunny Sunshine Coast.
My finance journey started at 18, working my way up through the banking world at NAB and CBA before launching Rockett Finance in 2023. With no rich uncle, inheritance or leg-up, I’ve built my path from scratch — fully self-made and self-sourced.
By 20, I’d purchased my first property, and before 27, I’d purchased two more. That journey taught me firsthand how powerful the right lending strategy and structure can be — helping me build wealth, travel to 32 countries and eventually start this business by age 28.
I offer tailored lending solutions and easy-to-understand advice at every step of your lending journey. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, investing, self-employed, building, or simply trying to work out what’s actually possible, I’m here to make finance feel clearer, more empowering and a whole lot less overwhelming.
I’ve been awarded MFAA QLD Young Professional of the Year in 2024 and 2026, and recognised as one of MPA’s Top Brokers Under 35 in Australia; so you can be sure you're in good hands. If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, let’s chat!
Your broker,
Tara
With more than 25 years of experience in the Australian finance industry, Scott brings serious lending knowledge, practical problem-solving and a relationship-first approach to Rockett Finance.
Scott has worked across a broad range of finance areas, including commercial property finance, business expansion funding, equipment and asset finance, SMSF lending, debtor finance and home and investment loans. Having worked both as a business owner and within corporate finance, Scott understands the real-world challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses; not just the numbers on paper.
In March 2026, Scott joined forces with Tara and RFS to expand the business’s commercial and asset finance offering, helping clients access more tailored support across business, equipment, vehicle and commercial lending.
Scott is known for honest advice, strong industry knowledge and long-term client relationships. Whether you’re buying equipment, purchasing a commercial property, expanding your business or exploring a finance opportunity, Scott brings the experience to help guide the process.
Outside of work, you’ll likely find him fishing, surfing, sampling the local craft brews or trying to fix one of the Coast’s most infamous golf slices.
Your broker,
Scott
Lucy Harris-Smith
Broker Support Officer
Jess Donchi
Finance Broker
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Your broker,
Jess
Chloe Dennis
Senior Loan Analyst
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Rockett Finance and our clients are incredibly fortunate to have Lucy building her career with us. Lucy has been part of Rockett Finance from the very beginning and is currently studying her Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.
As our Broker Support Officer, Lucy’s role gives her the opportunity to continually strengthen her knowledge while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the industry. What she loves most about mortgage broking is that every day brings the chance to learn, grow and help clients achieve one of life’s biggest milestones — purchasing a home.
Passionate about delivering exceptional service, expanding her expertise and making the finance process as smooth and stress-free as possible, Lucy is excited for what the future holds as she continues growing her career and helping more people turn their property goals into reality.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rockett Finance Solutions was built around helping Australians navigate the finance world with honest advice, personalised support and a smoother lending experience from application to approval.
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We believe in transparency, communication, reliability and building genuine relationships with our clients rather than treating people like just another number.
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Absolutely. Many of our clients return to us when refinancing, upgrading homes or investing because we focus on ongoing support and tailored finance guidance beyond a one-off transaction.
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Yes. We take the time to understand your goals and financial situation so we can provide tailored mortgage and finance support suited to your needs instead of generic advice.
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Rockett Finance Solutions focuses on personalised service, clear communication and tailored finance support for Australians looking to buy, refinance or invest with confidence.
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We help first home buyers, investors, families, business owners and Australians looking to refinance or grow their property portfolio.
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Yes. We proudly support Queensland borrowers on the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Australians nationwide with personalised mortgage and finance services.