Requesting the Borrower to Repay Even Though Not Obligated
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Question
Is it permissible to explicitly ask the borrower to repay me, and when I tell him that I forgive, for him to say that he will repay anyway, and to remind him that I merely did him a favor?
Answer
Shalom and blessings. The rabbis are divided on this issue, and according to most rabbis, it is not permissible to explicitly tell the borrower to say "nevertheless," etc. However, it is permissible to tell others that the borrower came to repay the debt and you responded "I forgive," and they themselves will go to the borrower and tell him to say "nevertheless," etc.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Choshen Mishpat, Siman 67); Azmera Leshimcha (Laws of Shemitah).
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