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.
(..) - I knew you would like it. - Hey, you! Hey. I own this house! It's not for sale! Six months late on payments, Mr. Yeager. And I see you stealing power at the pole. Hey, that's not your concern. - Sir, do you wanna see the property? - Sure. (..)2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction