As long as you're ok with not having the principle repaid, your mate begrudging you for the loan and avoiding you then there shouldn't be any issues.
^ this.
Speaking from experience, although the sum involved was smaller.
This, speaking from experience, multiple times with larger sums.
Would I do it again? Yes, absolutely, if I can afford it and genuinely can afford to lose it.
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^ this.
Speaking from experience, although the sum involved was smaller.