Sending Praises to the Lender

Interest on loans

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Question

I was given an envelope by a borrower to deliver to the lender for the repayment of a loan. On my way, I noticed that the envelope contains excessive praises for the lender. Am I allowed to give the money with the envelope, and if not, should I return the envelope to the borrower?

Answer

Shalom Rav

There is no prohibition in this case. Since it is possible that it was not done because of the loan, and this was their usual practice beforehand.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 160, Sif 12. See also Sif 7.

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