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Hinting to the Borrower to Repay Anyway

Question

I forgot to make a Prozbul. Is it permissible for me to hint to the borrower to repay the debt anyway?

Answer

Shalom and blessings! When the lender says "I release," he can say it softly, hinting to the borrower to say "nevertheless" and so on.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Choshen Mishpat, Siman 67); Azmera Leshimcha (Laws of Shemitah).

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