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.
(..) Now, be careful with the face boys, We do have a dinner date tonight. Don't fill up on bread. I've got the rest of it. Uhh... It's coming back now. Your payment, Doctor. He sends his thanks. One hundred... Thanks Please give this to him, He's expecting it. Tell him our friend thinks I delivered it to his sister. Ah... Stay While I check the contents. I was assured full payment would be there. Yes, But assured by whom? Have you ever met him in person? Hold it, Hold it, Hold it...Don't move it. Judging by the size and weight its not payment you were expecting. (..)2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows