I had the bank 'stop payment on' the check. = I had a 'stop payment' (order) put on the check. [=I told the bank not to take money from my account to pay for the check]
Their family is struggling to 'meet the payments on' their house. = They're struggling to keep up (with) their 'mortgage payments'.
They agreed to pay $1,000 a year for five years and then make a 'balloon payment' of $50,000 at the end of the term.
(..) - It's the TV, trying to watch. - Because of its sensitive nature... - Stop. It's time for dinner. - One minute! If you accept, your payment will be triple your current annual salary. Call the number on the card. Voice-matching will ensure security. The supers aren't gone, Mr. Incredible. (..)2004 The Incredibles
(..) but there's nothing I can do. - Oh, thank you, young man. - Sorry. I know you're upset! Pretend to be upset. Parr! You authorized payment on the Walker policy! Someone broke into their house, Mr. Huph. - Their policy covers... - I don't wanna know about it. (..)2004 The Incredibles